John Ashley, a former Union officer, returns to his hometown in Texas and finds a corrupt northerner, Benedict Holden, maintaining order with his armed troops. Initially, Ashley is deceived by Holden's charm, but soon discovers he is a ruthless carpetbagger, using his power to murder and steal from locals. To stop Holden's reign of terror, Ashley joins his troops to infiltrate and expose the truth.
The Lonely Trail
In the post-Civil War era, a former Union soldier is tasked by the Texas Governor to eliminate a group of carpetbaggers causing trouble in the region. He initially partners with Holden, only to discover that his ally is also involved in plundering the local community.
