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Returning from the battlefield, a small band of defeated warriors receive a welcome home, and one of the number is anxiously questioned by Ruth as to the fate of her father, whom she misses from their number. William, her lover, informs ...See moreReturning from the battlefield, a small band of defeated warriors receive a welcome home, and one of the number is anxiously questioned by Ruth as to the fate of her father, whom she misses from their number. William, her lover, informs her that her parent had failed to escape with them, and his safety is a matter of considerable doubt. Ruth is greatly distressed, and upon the advice of a friend she seeks assistance from a witch. By some mysterious power the witch brings a vision before the view of Ruth and her lover, revealing her father imprisoned in an iron cage at the top of a lonely tower. Confiding their troubles to the witch. Ruth and William act upon her instructions and disguise themselves as strolling players. Under this disguise they gain entrance to the castle wherein the father of Ruth is confined, and are commanded to entertain the owner. Baron Wilfred de Leutarge. The Baron, pleased with the comeliness of Ruth, attempts to become too familiar, and William, coming to her aid, is recognized by the Baron as his cloak falls from him and discloses his identity. Angered at thus being deceived, the Baron draws his sword. William, defending himself, eventually disables his adversary, and secures his bunch of keys in the hope of their being useful in releasing the prisoner in the iron cage. Alter wandering through many passages and stairways. Ruth and William finally discover the entrance to the tower. To the joy of the prisoner, they effect his release. Through the aid of a good monk, the old man and his rescuers are handed over to the care of some peasants, who conceal them beneath a hay=covered cart and convey them toward a haven of safety. The castle guards, however, eventually follow and overtake the cart. A fight ensues and the guards are in the end put to flight as the result of additional forces siding with Ruth and William. The father returns home, and all are congratulated on the satisfactory outcome. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less