Morton is the owner of the iron works. The men strike. The men are lead by Ben Shoreham. David Craig, on the other hand, though sympathizing with the workers, preaches restraint and tolerance to them. Ben challenges him to fight, and after the encounter Craig, who is victorious, leads a delegation of the men to see the iron master, Morton, and talk over their differences. Morton, unless he can make delivery on a certain contract by a fixed date, is threatened with ruin. It is to his interest to grant the demands of the men, but he cannot bring himself to give in to them. During the argument which ensues between him and the delegation, his daughter overhears part of the conversation, and her sympathies are aroused for the men. Craig welcomes her co-operation, and takes her to the homes of her father's laborers, showing her the bad conditions under which they live and are forced to toil. Meanwhile, Morton's troubles increase. The date of the forfeit clause in the contract draws near, and only the ending of the strike can save him. His daughter, unaware of this, has sold her jewels to furnish the men with funds to continue the strike. Craig discovers her sacrifice, and promises to do what he can to save her father. At this time the great teacher, Rossini, passes away, and for the first time, Craig learns of his identity. The teacher was Count di Rossini of Tuscany, and Craig is his son. He inherits a legacy of $250,000. Craig goes to the iron master and asks him if it is true that the continuance of the strike will ruin him financially. Morton grimly admits it. Craig shows him Rossini's letter, offering to buy an interest and settle the strike, if the demands of the men are met. Morton agrees, and later the spirit of Rossini is seen with David and Viola.
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