Helena is in love with Bertram who is well beyond her social standing. Though he does not love her in return, she is determined to win his affection. After remarkably healing the sickly king, Helena is rewarded with Bertram’s hand in marriage. Meanwhile, Bertram escapes the king’s will (and Helena’s advances!) by going to war. Clever Helena will not be ignored, so she sets out to bring to fruition impossible tasks set forth by Bertram. Will she win his love?