A religious sect in the mountains of Virginia anticipates the arrival of a prophet, and selects five beautiful girls every year to be his wives. Howard Brice, a young attorney, happens along and becomes infatuated with Judith, one of the brides-to-be. After sketching her likeness, he has the image tattooed on his chest. Members of the stake mistake Howard for the prophet and involve him in their religious ceremonies. He finally escapes with his life and Judith.