An embittered mustanger known by Gil Favor in his younger days blocks the pass that the herd needs to use to reach a river ford where they can cross safely. The mustanger is haunted by a fierce stallion who killed his son, once a friend of Favor.—Tricia Macomber
An aging mustanger, obsessed with capturing a wild black stallion that only appears at night, loudly objects when Gil, an old enemy, plans to drive the herd through a disputed pass. Gil hopes to resolve the matter peaceably by agreeing to help round up the horse, as Rowdy takes an interest in the mustanger's tomboy daughter.—pfors1234