Pas and Casserole return to the royal capital, where they are approached by a messenger from a noble house. Upon speaking with the messenger's master, they take on a request to deliver a particular missive with great haste, in return for which they receive something they greatly desire.

Later, the outcome of their task leads to an uproar revolving around a duel! The second son of Count Aurillon has mistaken Pas for a rival in love and challenges him to see who is worthy of the lovely lady in a battle with betrothal on the line. Will Pas prevail?