Bardelys the Magnificent Chapter IV - A Maid in the Moonlight

In which a determined solitary rider, pursued by soldiers in a restless province, seeks refuge beneath the moonlit shadow of a grand but silent château, where chance and desperation lead him to an encounter with a gentle maiden whose innocence and kindness stir unexpected emotions. Amidst quiet courtyards and moonlit balconies, a fragile alliance is formed between fugitive and fair stranger, setting the stage for mysteries yet to unfold beneath the stars.