A woman is horrified to be saved at an auction by the notorious and wealthy outlaw Cole Callahan. To protect her from being auctioned, Callahan publicly claims her as his wife. Her furious fiancé and the crowd demand proof. Under intense pressure, she asserts their intimate relationship, and Callahan reveals surprisingly tender personal details about her, proving their closeness. Their claim is solidified by a sudden, impromptu wedding ceremony, but the enraged fiancé refuses to accept it, vowing to personally 'inspect the goods' that same night.