Gilly, the Duke of Sale, was a sickly baby, but as an undersized but healthy adult, he is still struggling to convince his relatives and servants that he is perfectly capable of managing his own life. When an unexpected adventure falls into his lap, he decides to disappear for a few days without letting his devoted staff know where he is. His subsequent exploits demonstrate that he is capable of living without the supervision and suffocating attentions of his uncle and servants, much to their surprise. Gilly finds romance, slays a metaphorical dragon, and finds himself in the process.
