Sam Deever and the Roach brothers plan to rob the army payroll. The brothers unexpectedly kill their informant, an army Sgt. Dooley. After the murder, a brash new Lt. Davidson tells Troop he will not accept the slipshod work of Troop's office in these cases. Troop recognizes Sam as an old friend when they meet in the Birdcage. The Roach brothers persuade Sam to lead Troop into an ambush as they realize he might interfere with their plans. However, Troop recognizes the ploy and calls Sam on it who admits the truth. He decides to help Troop but Lt. Davidson acts on his own with fatal results.
—Anonymous