Rescuing young Prudence Yulgrave from kidnappers is an act worthy of a true gentleman, and Catesby Burgoyne is undoubtedly a gentleman. But marrying a rescued girl is a completely different matter. Not everyone will do this. But Catesby has nothing to lose: he broke up with his family and intends to become an adventurer. For Prudence, marrying Catesby is not such a great success. However, Burgoyne soon inherited the earldom, became rich, and he and Prudence acquired a considerable number of enemies and envious people. Now they need to stick together - and from friendly support it’s a very small step to great love...