Adrienne Castle and her family are practically destitute in Brussels after the death of their father. Finally prevailed upon to ask for help from estranged relatives, the Castles are taken up by Lord Creighton who moves them into his house and tries to make their lives easier. As the battle of Waterloo approaches, Adrienne realizes she has fallen in love with her kind benefactor. Unfortunately he is engaged to the lovely Lady Tremayne.