Summary
In the arid expanse of the Old West, "A Ridin' Gent" unfolds a stark tale of inheritance, betrayal, and frontier justice. A benevolent ranch owner, in a final act of generosity, designates his foster-daughter as the sole heir to his sprawling property. This altruistic gesture, however, ignites a murderous rage in his avaricious cousin, who brutally dispatches the benefactor and seizes the crucial will, believing his path to ill-gotten wealth is clear. Unaware of the dark events, the foster-daughter arrives at the ranch, vulnerable and alone, only to find an unexpected ally in the titular "Ridin' Gent." With a keen eye for deceit and an unwavering moral compass, the Gent swiftly uncovers the cousin's nefarious plot and the hidden testament. Forming an alliance with the rightful heiress, they meticulously orchestrate a reversal of fortunes, cornering the villain. Though the cousin attempts a desperate escape, justice, in its blunt frontier form, prevails as he is captured and subjected to a beating. The narrative culminates in the Ridin' Gent marrying the now-secure heiress, solidifying a future built on restored order and earned affection.
A ranch owner wills property to a foster-daughter and is murdered by his cousin who wants the property. He steals the will, but the daughter arrives at the ranch, and is befriended by the Ridin' Gent, who discovers the will, together they turn the tables on the unscrupulous cousin. He escapes but is captured and beaten and Ridin' Gent marries the girl.
