 This historical adventure is set during the English Civil War. When King Charles (Robert Rietty) is captured by Roundhead forces led by the tyrant Colonel Judd (Lionel Jeffries) and his right-hand man Captain Sylvester (Oliver Reed), it is up to a band of locals loyal to the King to try and rescue him. They are helped by Judd s daughter Clare (June Thorburn) who secretly helps them in defiance of her father