Benson marries Thalie and, after seven years, she becomes ill and dies, leaving behind a son. Benson loses the mine he stole in a cave-in and becomes an alcoholic. But this is not enough revenge for Gaspard. He urges the town bully to start a fight with Benson, and Benson ends up killing the ruffian in self defense. Gaspard testifies against Benson at his trial and causes the unfortunate wretch to be incarcerated.
