The sure and unswerving justice of the frontier is thrillingly told in this story. A renegade Meti, who has killed an old Indian in the attempt to rob his traps, is pursued through summer and winter by two voyagers. Finally after seemingly insurmountable obstacles have been overcome, Meti is captured and brought back to the post for punishment. Interwoven with the main incident is the very beautiful and touching story of Natoosha, daughter of the Indian killed by Meti, whose devotion and gratitude to the avengers of her father, forms a theme of heart interest.