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A beautiful young woman takes her father's place as the prisoner of a mysterious beast, who wishes to marry her.

Fabrice del Dongo, a young archbishop, gives his all to romance rather than to the Church, creating complications for everyone around. The Countess of San Severina, is but one of the women who love him a la folie, spurring jealous retribution in high places from those who in turn want her. From his prison window, Fabrice falls in love with the jailer's daughter who takes a vow to the Virgin Mary to never see him again if his escape succeeds.

Two country sisters are rivals for the love of the doctor. He marries one, but regrets it and is rescued by the other.