France, 17th century, under the reign of Louis XIII. Dogtanian is an impetuous and innocent peasant from Gascony, as well as a skilled swordsman, who travels to Paris with the purpose of making his dream come true: to join the Corps of Muskehounds of the Royal Guard.

A woman emigrates to Mexico and leaves her young daughter with relatives. After a few years she returns to look for her but they are not going to make it easy for her.