The daughter of a noble earl is in love with a young man of the town, but because he does not occupy an exalted position in the army he is objectionable to the earl. This causes the brave young fellow to enlist and seek the requisite honors. In the meantime another suitor appears and this time meets the parental requirements, but is refused by the young lady. Her heart beats only for the one and because she cannot have the man of her choice she enters a monastery. Several years later the soldier returns and visits the monastery, but the lady now refuses him and is faithful to her vows. Later the war breaks out and after a battle the young lady in the discharge of her duties as a sister of mercy visits the battle field where she finds her lover wounded. As the two endeavor to pick their way from the scene of battle a shower of shot from the enemy’s camp brings both down and they die clasped in each other’s arms, heroes in a noble cause.