一家西班牙农民生活在地主的管制之下，他们生活的宗旨就是委曲求全和听从指令。命运的终结是反常之外的粗暴虐劣，但这个令人心凉的结局却也象征了刑判的破裂。

A fencing master in pre-revolution Spain is hired to teach fencing to a beautiful young woman. Although he has never taught a woman before he is fascinated by her and agrees. She wishes to learn a particular thrust which he is famous for. When a local nobleman becomes involved with her the intrigue begins.