England, mid-12th century. The cruel Prince Eustace wants to take possession of the beautiful and proud Vala, the daughter of a noble knight. But she does not want to submit to this terrible man and arranges an escape. The prince's men set off in pursuit of the fugitive. The kind nun of the convent gives shelter to Vala and her servants, although the prince has vowed to destroy anyone who hides Vala from him. Then the fugitives decide to move north. A dangerous and long road awaits them to Lake Castle, the castle of the noble Richard Laurel. Seeing Richard's eyes, Vala will forever become his prisoner...