General Bunko returns from the war covered with medals and glory. To his great dismay, he finds that Helen, "the girl he left behind him," now loves Joe, his rival. Joe plots to get the general out of the way. He hires a band of Indians to kidnap the gallant soldier. The savages come upon General Bunko while he is telling Helen of his exploits, and unceremoniously bundle him off. While Joe watches his rival's plight, his landlord meets him and compels the man to pay his rent. This takes all of Joe's money. A committee of Indians call upon the man and demand their money, but Joe is compelled to put them off. General Bunko's medals fill his captors with awe. The recital of his adventures brings them at his feet. They present him with an assortment of livestock. At the same time, the chief learns that Joe cannot pay his men. He orders the boy captured. Helen sees Joe made prisoner, and follows the party. The Indians bring the man before General Bunko, who orders his rival ducked in the river. As Joe is dragged to punishment, Helen faints. Bunko makes a gallant attempt to catch her, but her weight is too much for him. Both topple to the ground.