Flint Foster escapes from prison and eludes a posse. The Lone Ranger thinks that Flint may be headed to see his brother Roy. Roy has $1000 in gold to pay off his ranch. The Lone Ranger tries to warn Roy but he is chased off. Flint does come to the ranch just in time to hear about the gold. Roy's wife hides the gold and Flint searches the house in vain. The Lone Ranger comes back but this time accompanied by the Sheriff. The Lone Ranger catches site of Flint and comes back later but Flint gets the drop on him. The Lone Ranger uses a nice trick to overcome Flint.