Valiant's knighthood and recent exploits commanding an army have given him such a swollen ego that he is neglecting his share of the work at the Castle Keep. A special invitation to the Duke Griswald's wedding further raises his opinion of himself. But the adulation Valiant has grown used to hearing turns to scorn after a robbery makes him appear to be a beggar. His quest for aid leads to a lesson in humility from a stranger with an interesting history.