Colin McGregor, a man of honor, devoted to his king, dreams of returning to his native Scottish Highlands, where he has not been for many years, but first he has to uncover a dangerous conspiracy against the crown. It is among the conspirators, whom Colin joined for show, that he meets the beautiful blonde Lady Gillian Dearley - the woman to whom he is ready to give his heart. But is Gillian, who knows how dearly one sometimes has to pay for passion, ready to trust the courageous forge and seek in his arms not only protection, but also love?..