Jockeys and stable hands are being trained in the use of firearms and poisons, so Steed delves deep in the murky world of horse racing.

Cuando un agente es asesinado en el ascensor de los grandes almacenes Pinter, Steed y Emma se involucran con King Kane, un magnate que vive en un ático sobre la tienda. ¿Por qué el profesor Popple, un científico atómico desaparecido, está detenido en el sótano del almacén?

Tara visits Steed in a special hospital following an injury to his leg. This is just the backdrop needed by Gerald Kafka, ex-head of Murder International, as he plans his revenge against Steed, who sent him to prison exactly seven years ago. At noon, Steed will die.