Gypsies show up at Mr. Adam's estate. Among them is the young Tumry, who fell in love with Motruna, the daughter of a Gypsy who settled in the village. Tumry and Motruna's love is watched by the beautiful and wild Gypsy Aza. The Gypsies leave, while Tumry decides to stay in the village and marry Motruna. However, a cruel fate awaits them. Everyone turns against them, and the father curses his daughter and sets their hut on fire.