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Upon reaching home, Pete Burley, a notorious highwayman just released from prison, finds his wife in great distress over the severe illness of their little son. In the direst poverty Burley... See full summary

Upon reaching home, Pete Burley, a notorious highwayman just released from prison, finds his wife in great distress over the severe illness of their little son. In the direst poverty Burley is unable to provide the medicines which the doctor has prescribed and immediately sets out in search of employment. While on his way, the police learn of his presence in the village and despite his protests that he is In search of honest labor, arrest him. Pete, however, overpowers one of the officers left on guard and binding him hand and foot, ties him to the railroad track. Bending over him Pete then discovers a well-filled purse in the officer's pocket and remembering his dying son at home, decides to use the money for the medicine. He hurries home just in time to save the little fellow from death. After instructing his wife to return the rest of the money, he bids her a tender farewell and escapes into the hills. Soon after his departure the police officer, having miraculously escaped being ...