When Ronald Mervyn from Devonshire is falsely accused of murder he emigrates to South Africa. He takes part in the Kaffir war and during this time he rescues a family from death. The family then return to England and try to establish Ronald's innocence. (Summary by Michele Eaton)
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
How The Curse Began
26:27 - Chapter 2
Margaret Carne
29:00 - Chapter 3
Two Quarrels
31:28 - Chapter 4
A Terrible Discovery
34:40 - Chapter 5
The Inquest
48:34 - Chapter 6
Ruth Powlett
34:29 - Chapter 7
The Verdict
28:01 - Chapter 8
Enlisted
40:08 - Chapter 9
The Outbreak
32:17 - Chapter 10
A Successful Defence
36:00 - Chapter 11
Attack On A Wagon Train
34:29 - Chapter 12
In The Amatolas
33:53 - Chapter 13
The Rescue
32:50 - Chapter 14
Ronald Is Offered A Commision
42:26 - Chapter 15
A Parting
36:57 - Chapter 16
Searching For A Clue
41:21 - Chapter 17
Ruth Powlett Confesses
31:08 - Chapter 18
George Forester's Death
30:36 - Chapter 19
The Fire At Carne's Hold
30:55 - Chapter 20
Cleared At Last
31:14