María del Carmen
Peasant farmer Pencho returns from Algeria, where he fled after wounding wealthy Javier in a dispute over water rights. María, who loves Pencho, nursed Javier and agreed to marry him to save Pencho from prosecution. Pencho and Javier agree to duel during a village fiesta. As the duel is about to begin, Javier’s father fails to persuade Pencho to give up María. The doctor reveals Javier is dying of tuberculosis; Javier abandons the duel, reconciles with the couple, and helps them escape.