When Jim Craig and his father Henry are discussing their finances, a herd of wild horses called the Brumby mob passes by, and Henry wants to shoot the black stallion leader, but Jim convinces his father to capture and sell them. Jim and Henry are making a yard to trap the mob when they reappear and trample through the area. In the mayhem, the Craigs’ horse runs off with the mob and Henry is accidentally killed. Before Jim can inherit the station, a group of mountain men tell him that he must first earn the right – and to do so he must go to the lowlands and work.
Jim and his father’s old friend, Spur, a one-legged miner, give Jim a horse. Jim then gets a job at a station owned by Harrison, Spur’s brother, on a recommendation by Harrison’s friend, Andrew Patterson (a character based on the poet A. B. (Banjo) Patterson). Meanwhile, Clancy appears at Spur’s mine and the two discuss their pasts and futures. Clancy goes to Harrison’s station to lead a cattle muster. At dinner, Harrison tells Clancy that “he has no brother” when referring to Spur.
Harrison organises a round-up of his cattle, but Jim is not allowed to go. While the others are gone, Harrison’s daughter Jessica asks Jim to help her break in a prize colt. The mob appears again, and Jim unsuccessfully gives chase to the valuable horse. When Harrison returns, he sends Jim to bring back 20 strays. Later, Harrison learns of Jim’s actions and tells Jessica that Jim will be fired and that she will be sent to a women’s college. Impulsively, she rides off into the mountains where she is caught in a storm.
Spur finally strikes a large gold deposit while Jim finds Jessica’s horse and rescues her during the storm. Jessica tells him that he’s going to be fired, but he still leaves to return the cattle. Jessica meets Spur, her uncle, for the first time and learns about her mother Matilda’s past. Jim’s actions lead to misunderstandings and conflicts within the group as secrets are uncovered and relationships are tested.
As the story unfolds, Jim earns his right to live in the mountain country by showing bravery and determination in the face of challenges. His actions lead to a resolution within the group as he proves his worth and clears his name. Ultimately, Jim chooses to return to the mountain country, confident that he has earned his place there.
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