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Lord Primton, an honest landowner of the village, who lives with his widowed sister and her fascinating niece, Lady Babbie, resents the exorbitant tax placed upon the people by Governor Dunmore. Under the guise of a lawn party he invites ...See moreLord Primton, an honest landowner of the village, who lives with his widowed sister and her fascinating niece, Lady Babbie, resents the exorbitant tax placed upon the people by Governor Dunmore. Under the guise of a lawn party he invites his friends to meet and formulate a plan of opposition. Lieut. Byron, a dashing young officer, is dared by his Colonel to attend this party. He does and falls violently in love with Primton's niece. His attentions to the girl are resented by her fiancé and a duel is arranged to take place at midnight at the crossing. Hearing of this and determined to prevent bloodshed, she disguises in male attire and hastens to Byron's room to plead with him not to fight. Here the fiancé finds them; the lights are turned out and a terrific sword fight ensues. Byron runs his opponent through. Lady Babbie escapes, but her handkerchief is picked up by a sycophantic suitor. Meanwhile Primton has dispatched his son to the King seeking assistance. Governor Dunmore plans Primton's destruction. Byron is arrested and sentenced to be banned. The Governor gives him a chance for his life on the condition that he brings Primton to him alive. Unaware that Primton is the uncle of the girl he loves, he starts in pursuit. After months of weary searching Byron comes to the deserted estate and is entertained by Lady Babbie. She finds him searching the room and accused him of being a spy. It is here that the duel between the man and woman takes place. Byron escapes without doing injury to the girl. Primton's son returns and the Governor admits his defeat. Byron, who has failed, decides to return, being a man of honor.in the end it is Lady Babbie who saves Byron from death. While in his prison she comes to him with a commission. Astonished and amazed, he tears the folds from her face. She tells him laughingly that tomorrow they are to be married and the story closes with the two wrapped in love's embrace. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less