 Czechoslovakia 1918. The newly formed National Assembly has made Stoklasa the administrator of Kratochvile castle. Although with no aristocratic background, he is a man of fortune and is trying to buy the castle. To impress on his neighbours and the local politicians he invites them to a hunt followed by a great party. Uninvited comes a man who claims to be duke Alexej. Stoklasa believes him to be a hustler. However, this hustler manages to charm all the women before he leaves.