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Learn more- In rendering assistance to a wounded Cuban, Inez Lopez, wife of Dr. Lopez, a loyal Spaniard, learns the secret of the source of Cuban ammunition. Gen. Simmons, a soldier of fortune, fighting for Cuba Libre, hears the confession, and knowing Inez will make use of the knowledge, Simmons summons several of his men and makes Inez a prisoner. She is taken to Simmons' luxurious quarters at the outskirts of the city. Dr. Lopez, who has for some time been very abusive to his wife, is, at this time, absent from home, having gone on one of his periodical visits, presumably to confer with Gen. Linares, but in reality his journey is actuated by a desire to see "the other woman," Dolores, a sensuous Cuban. Simmons visits Inez's prison nightly, and on each call he attempts to make love to the beautiful girl. She scorns his advances, much to his amusement. On one of his visits he comes to the assistance of an old Cuban woman who is being robbed by a band of Spaniards, and in the melee Simmons receives a wound in his arm. When Inez realizes that he is wounded she betrays for the first time that the handsome, reckless soldier of fortune has attracted her. She dresses his wound and at her gentle touch Simmons' first real interest in the woman is aroused. He feigns faintness and as Inez bathes his forehead her fingers linger in his thick, dark hair. He opens his eyes suddenly, and they hold each other's gaze with awakened understanding, to the imprisoned woman's aid. Simmons has, in the meantime, received orders to move the ammunition to the front, and pays Inez a last visit, telling her she is now free to leave her prison. As they are about to part the American troops arrive and after battering down the door, rush in. and seize Simmons. Inez in agony, realizing that her note has brought about Simmons' disgrace among the Americans, suddenly decides to defend the soldier of fortune. She steps laughingly forward and declares that there must be some mistake, as she is a willing prisoner. The American officer, with a covert sneer, leaves and Inez and Simmons say farewell. Simmons wished Inez to stay at the quarters, but telling him she can return home, sadly takes her departure, while Simmons rides away to the front. Slowly returning to her home, Inez sees her husband and the Cuban girl in an affectionate embrace. She realizes his duplicity and exits sorrowfully. Simmons, who has reported to the American general, is ordered to learn the movements of the Spanish forces. He visits a native drinking place, and finding the doctor and several of his cronies in a state of intoxication, Simmons plies the doctor with drinks and learns of the defense of San Juan Hill. He is about to depart, when a number of Spanish soldiers ride up to quench their thirst. They find that the intoxicated doctor believes Simmons to be one of their men and has told Spanish secrets. Simmons escapes and the Spaniards return just as Dr. Lopez, resenting his interference, has shot and killed Andreas, a lover of Dolores, who objects to the doctor's rough treatment of the Cuban girl. Dr. Lopez retreats through a rear door, holding the Spaniards at bay, and after a running fight with them, succeeds in making his way to his own home, where Inez, realizing the seriousness of his wounds, with gentle sympathy administers to him. She goes for assistance, and while away the Spaniards find him, and after locking him in the room, they plant dynamite to blow the beautiful home to atoms. Inez, who has returned, pleads for her husband's life, but is led away just before the explosion. Dr. Lopez sees the preparation for dynamiting from the window, and the agony of fear mingles with the extreme agony he is suffering from his wounds. He falls praying across the couch as the explosion takes place. Simmons shows wonderful courage daring the battle of San Juan Hill. The wavering columns of men fight their way up the side of the hill toward the San Juan Block House, steadily advancing under the burning sun. They reach the top at last and the Spanish flag gives way to the Stars and Stripes. Simmons, who is wounded in the engagement, is assisted home by two of his men. He finds no comfort in the luxurious quarters, for he misses the presence of the girl who shouldered dishonor to save him. He does not know that even while he is longing for her, Inez, finding her home a smoking ruin and her husband dead, has turned instinctively to him. She slips in as he mourns for her, and with a great love shining in her eyes, drops to her knees by his side. With wonder and love, Simmons, the soldier of fortune, claims his mate. -- Moving Picture World synopsis
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