In which the gathering for a grand hunt at the Duc de Verneuil’s estate serves as a stage for the mingling of affections and ambitions, where Modeste’s suitors engage in delicate manoeuvres beneath the polite veneer of family tranquillity. The beautiful and imposing Rosembray chateau, with its splendid gardens and lofty history, provides the fitting backdrop for the unfolding dramas of love, loyalty, and social aspiration.