The Honor of an Outlaw

• 1917
• Other, Action & Adventure

The railroad president's daughter, in her private car, is bidding her parents good-bye. "Cheyenne" is on the same train, on his way to serve a sentence for robbery. A band of outlaws plan to hold up the train. The conductor tells the president's daughter of "Cheyenne" Harry's presence. She recalls a hold-up at a dance in her honor where he was recognized and asks that he be brought to her car. The outlaws flag the train. The sheriff rushes to the door to find out the trouble, and is shot dead. Two of the outlaws recognize "Cheyenne," free him, and take the girl. "Cheyenne" accompanies them. All board an auto and ride away. The conductor cuts the engine loose, rides to the nearest station, and gives the alarm. The father rushes to the scene in a private baggage car accompanied by a posse and their horses. Meanwhile, the outlaws mount their horses and make for the mountains. Upon arrival they write a letter to the girl's father asking for money. They then bring out the sacks of plunder, which include six quarts of champagne, and begin drinking. "Cheyenne" tosses his wine to the floor; the others get drunk. They cut the cards to see which one goes into the other room where the girl is. The Mexican wins, starts to the door and is shot down by "Cheyenne." A fight starts. As "Cheyenne" is about to lose his fight the posse arrives and place the men under arrest. The girl is released and tells her father of the bravery of "Cheyenne." The father offers "Cheyenne" a position. He makes good, and falls in love with the girl. The father sees this with alarm. He tells Harry he is the sort of man a woman either hates or loves, and asks him to go away. Harry pretends to the girl that the west is calling him. They say a hasty good-bye, and part with the misunderstanding on her side uncleared.