Nathaniel Kent, the famous and daring "gentleman of fortune", tried to take a noble British lady hostage - but as a result of an accidental mistake, his captive turned out to be a poor young milliner trying to escape from England from the bullying of her cruel stepfather! At first, the courageous captain was furious. However, very soon he realized that fate had given him a meeting with a woman who became everything to him - an ardent and passionate lover, a devoted and faithful friend, happiness and the true meaning of existence...