In the Argentine, when Enid Garth's family discovers a valuable mine, Enid is kidnapped by Melmoth Craven, who whips her into insensibility to discover the mine's location. Years later, Enid has become the head of a great London banking house from which Craven borrows money to finance his campaign for a seat in Parliament. Enid revengefully calls back the loan without warning, and the desperate Craven kidnaps her daughter, Margaret. The girl is rescued by John Orme, and Enid sets a trap for Craven. The police arrest Craven, and Margaret and John are married.—AFI