Rafael works as a valet of the Marquis de la Peña. Accused of having committed a serious offense during his service, it is fired, although all is due to the machinations of the administrator. Shortly after an incident in which the Marquis is impaired occurs. Rafael comes to his defense, but will be charged again and imprisoned his wife Carolina. Their daughter will be given up for adoption.

Rafael trabaja como ayudante de cámara de un marqués. Acusado de haber cometido una falta en el servicio, es despedido, si bien todo se debe a los manejos del administrador. Poco después se produce un incidente callejero en el que se ve envuelto el noble. Su antiguo empleado de confianza interviene en su defensa, aunque sin poder evitar su muerte.