The beautiful Maggie comes from the highlands of Scotland, suffering from the oppression of the English, to meet with representatives of the opposition opposing the king. In London, she immediately falls into the clutches of scammers and is forced to seek help from Earl Rothwell, the new owner of her father's lands. The distinguished count treats the provincial girl with contempt, but agrees to go to Scotland to see for himself whether the girl’s stories about the plight of the Scots are true. It would seem that the plot can be predicted, but even the illustrious count has powerful enemies who want his death.