They steal what valuables they can find.
Sir Ensor Doone declares that he's taking the daughter.
The girl is laid across his saddle as he pushes the mother away.
The Countess of Lorne is left to die on the shore.
Then there's the reluctant hero, John Ridd. First seen as a child, he's caught up in the rapids that lead to the tall water falls.
John's unable to stop himself from being sent over the waterfall.
Just above the center of the sceen you see John as he falls.
John has survived the fall and is seen in the water.
Later in the story when Lorna signals John for help, he decides that the fastest way to get there is by going over the falls again.
Lorna will soon become a Ward of the King and the film takes us to England for the Royal Baptism.
John interrupts the procession and is sent to the balcony to watch the service.
John foils an attempt to kill the baby prince.
The two men fall from the balcony to the floor below.
Lorna introduces her friend John to the King and Queen of England.
Much to everyone's shock and dismay, John picks up the baby and tosses him in the air, completely forgetting that this is the Royal Prince. Embarassed, John leaves for home.
Early film goers certinly got their monies worth seeing a film like this in 1922. Now restored, it's a remarkable look at classic cinema.
John and Lorna together as his jealous cousin Ruth looks on.