The Panther (1914)

Andrew McLeod the Factor is called The Panther by the Indians owing to his cruelty He wishes to marry Julie the daughter of Francois Ledru a French trapper Julie is afraid of McLeod and rather than become his wife she runs away Ledru is terrified when he discovers her absence as he knows McLeod will make him suffer for it in which fear he is fully justified as he is beaten and then shot by McLeod Meantime Julie in her wanderings runs into Father Lezare who is journeying toward the trading station and also David Brandt a hunter She appeals to them for help and upon Davids assertion that he will do anything to help her she begs him to marry her After some hesitation on the part of both David and the priest this is done