It is 1842 and Jean Perevade finds himself totally entranced and bewitched by an attractive young lady he meets by chance at Therouanne in Flanders. Although he has done her a great favour, his initial advances to her are rebuffed and she disappears the next morning before Jean has time to even discover her name. After brooding for some months, he resolves to track her down. However, just when he thinks at last. He has obtained an audience with...