The Blackhawks are in pursuit of tribal bandits who have crossed the border into the realm of the Shah of Bhok. Requesting entry into the country, the Shah asks for information about the Blackhawks. His Prime Minister describes them as evil men, while the court storyteller contradicts him and tells (somewhat exaggerated) tales of some of the Blackhawks' exploits. When the Blackhawks arrive, the Shah gets to decide for himself.
Olaf is put on trial by his fellow Blackhawks, with Blackhawk as judge. While in pursuit of a villain named Slippery Eel, Olaf appeared to have lost his nerve. When Andre had to make an emergency landing, Olaf was sent to help him, but when a lion appeared, Olaf left Andre to die. Found guilty, Olaf is stripped of his insignia.