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- In 1757 the villagers of Moonfleet, led by innkeeper Elzevir Block engage in smuggling. The cruel magistrate Mohune ambushes the gang, killing Elzevir's son Davey and subsequently Elzevir takes in young orphan John Trenchard, who is conducting a secret friendship with Mohune's daughter Grace. Another ambush of the smugglers leads to Mohune being shot and Elzevir and John go on the run, taking the document that they hope will lead them to discover Blackbeard's hidden diamond. They eventually locate it but are caught and sentenced to be slaves in the Indies. However their ship runs aground near to Moonfleet and they swim ashore though only one will live to tell the tale.
- In Moonfleet, John Trenchard dreams of the infamous Blackbeard's treasure - and the wealth and happiness it will bring him. John's search draws him in to the company of local smugglers, led by the charismatic Elzevir Block.
- Now outlaws Elzevir and John deduce that the diamond is hidden in a well at Carisbrook castle prison and bribe the turn-key to let them in, posing as workmen. They find the diamond but Elzevir is shocked by John's ruthlessness when he kills the turn-key, who has threatened to expose them. After attempting to sell the jewel they are captured and sentenced to be sent to the East Indies as slaves. Their ship runs into a violent storm off the coast of Moonfleet and they swim ashore - but the curse of Blackbeard's diamond may still prevent them from resuming normal lives.