Bardelys the Magnificent Chapter I - The Wager

In which the Comte de Chatellerault, recently spurned by the King and the fair Roxalanne de Lavedan, appears at a lively Parisian gathering, sparking a clash of wit and pride that culminates in a spirited wager over the conquest of the seemingly unattainable lady. Amongst the jests and toasts, Bardelys the Magnificent boldly accepts the challenge, staking his very estates to prove that such a woman’s heart can indeed be won.