An Indian's Honor
Directed by Frank MontgomeryBig Deer and Burns get into an altercation when the white man annoys Wanda, the Indian's sweetheart. Indian police separate the men. The brave has received a rifle in exchange for some blankets. A few days later, the man goes into the woods to test the gun. Placing a piece of cloth against a tree. Big Deer shoos at it. A short distance away, Burns and Binfield get into a quarrel. Binfield shoots Burns. Later, remembering the quarrel between Big Deer and the murdered man. Binfield resolves to accuse the Indian of the crime. Big Deer is arrested by the Indian police. Binfield steals the target, which he places in his saddle bags. Unable to find the target, the Indian police refuse to place credence in the Red Man's plea of innocence. Big Deer is sentenced to death. In accordance with the custom, he is allowed to return to his people until the day set for his execution. Binfield's horse bolts and throws him. Later, the man is arrested trying to bold up a stagecoach. On the day set for Big Deer's execution, the Indian leaves for the agency. Wanda, brokenhearted, sees him depart. Binfield's horse strays into camp. Wanda finds the missing target in the saddle bags. The girl dashes to the post. Big Deer is facing the rifles of the executioners when Wanda arrives. She shows the piece of cloth, which bears the marks of the bullets fired from Big Deer's gun. Confronted by this evidence, Binfield breaks down and confesses.
