Harold Knutt, a hero of the French & Indian war, returns to England and begins his search for Sinclair, daughter of his mentor, Sergeant Major Scott. With the help of a recent acquaintance, he soon falls in love with the independent and willful woman of means. He wins a seat in the House of Commons, speaking out against the onerous taxes levied on those who bled for the English Empire in the fight against the French. He soon realizes his...