Danielle’s friend Gustave tells Henry where the "Comtesse de Lancret" lives, forcing her to run home and change clothes in time to accompany Henry to a Franciscan monastery’s library. The gypsies accost them, but Danielle impresses them into inviting her and Henry to their camp, where she and the prince share their first kiss. The next day, Danielle defies Rodmilla and Marguerite when they steal her late mother's dress and shoes for the ball. Danielle attacks Marguerite until she threatens to throw Auguste's book into the fire, forcing Danielle to surrender her mother’s shoes; Marguerite burns the book anyway, and Rodmilla whips Danielle. Jacqueline bonds with Danielle while tending to her wounds. Discovering Danielle is the mysterious courtier Henry is pursuing, Rodmilla lies to Queen Marie that the “Comtesse” is engaged.