A young prince, Delamar, returns to the palace after escaping thugs sent by his enemy, Antaeus. He brings a mysterious sailor he met, who offers to be his personal guard. When the prince's mother, the Queen, sees the sailor, she appears to recognize him, but he denies it. As they discuss the growing threat from Antaeus, the villain bursts in, declaring his patience is over and he will take the Queen. The sailor steps forward, challenging Antaeus and signaling the direct confrontation has begun.