A gouty parent refuses the consent of his daughter to attend a masquerade ball, because her sweetheart was so unfortunate as to strike against his gouty foot. He orders daughter to her room, the sweetheart and companions out of the house; also orders the butler to lock the garden gate to prevent any one getting in or out. Despite the measures taken, the daughter escapes, with her sweetheart and friends rushing her away to the ball. When the news reaches the father, he decides to go to the ball and bring his daughter back, unleashing a series of strange and wonderful events.
