Synopsis:
Lord Frobisher is a smuggler. His accomplice the Reverend Soames, is engaged to Fmily, his daughter, who secretly loves Sir Melville Chilverton, banned from the house. Unbeknown to Fmily, Sir Melville is a highwayman who attempts to blackmail Lord Frobisher with threats to expose his 'trade' unless he gives consent to the marriage. Lucy, Fmily's sister exposes the romance at the ball later and Augusta, Duchess of Steerforth (Lord Frobisher's sister) recognises Sir Melville as a highwayman. Melville is arrested and vows to expose his Lordship, who gives in and has him released, by a Gentlemen's Agreement.
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