Princess Anna Danuta of Mazovia's entourage arrives at the inn on their way to Cracow and it is here that Zbyszko falls under the spell of her ward, Danusia, and makes a vow to her to lay some German peacock plumes before her.
On their journey to Cracow, Princess Anna Danuta of Mazovia's entourage reaches an inn. There, Zbyszko is enchanted by his ward, Danusia, and swears to lay German peacock plumes before her.