Princess Laila defies her companions' pleas and refuses to marry Prince Jamal, declaring she would rather die. Jamal, having been provoked into a duel, toys with her during their fight, making flirtatious and mocking remarks. Unbeknownst to them, Jamal's real mission is to find a magic lamp hidden in the crowd, and he plans to kill Laila to force its bearer to reveal themselves. After humiliating her with his superior skill, Jamal abruptly stops playing and prepares to launch a serious, deadly attack against the princess.