In order to offer his daughter, Miss Ralu, the desired jewelry, Caragea Vodă establishes a new office. The famous Anghel Șaptecai, the captain of a group of outlaws, rises in defense of the burdened peasants and sets off in pursuit of money. Urged by his mistress, Anița to go to "Istanbul", Anghel falls prey to a diversion and, captured by Mamoulos, is sent to prison.