A dying lord asks a tramp to pose as him and marry a lady, and he is later accused of killing the lord.

A horse owner saves a girl jockey from being kidnapped by a knight.

A poor author feigns marriage to please his dying father.

A doctor poisons his dying friend and is framed by his valet for poisoning his wife's first husband.

'1820. Officer frames colleague when gambler forces him to steal secrets.' (British Film Catalogue)