Elena escapes by concealing herself in a wagon, which Tucker discovers but allows to continue. Ephraim Strong (Harry von Zell), a civilian in the train, reveals himself as a Confederate agent and enlists Tucker in a plan to link California with the South.
Elena manages to evade capture by hiding inside a wagon, which Tucker stumbles upon but lets continue its journey. A passenger named Ephraim Strong (Harry von Zell) on the train discloses his true identity as a Confederate operative and enlists Tucker's assistance in forming a link between California and the South.