Jason is forced to kill three drunken Commanches, and then joins up with a local priest who has a mission for the tribe's children.

While visiting McKinley to see his friend Elsie, Jason is arrested for murder.

A bounty hunter captures Jason and informs him that a private individual has put out a reward for the Coward of Bitter Creek. After Jason gets the drop on his captor, he poses as a bounty hunter to find out who wants him.