Plagued by constant bandit attacks, Wells Fargo is falling on hard times. To restore public trust in their services, the company sends one well-publicised stagecoach from Denver to San Francisco. It will have the best whip' as driver, a motley crew of daring passengers, and - to escort them and a precious cargo of gold - none other than Lucky Luke. A wise precaution, because every desperado in the country will be waiting on the coach's planned route.'