When Michael, the Earl of Cariston, completely runs out of money, he sells everything on his estate, but there is nothing he can do to support those who rely on him. He calls upon an old friend, Lord Shield, who suggests that he visits a certain Mr. Randon and beg for his help. Mr. Randon has made a fortune in America and used to be a good friend of Michael's father.The earl goes to meet Mr. Randon, who makes him a most extraordinary proposition: if he will agree to marry his daughter, Kristina, at eleven o'clock the next morning, he will receive a very large sum to rescue and restore his estate. Michael has no option but to accept and is faced with marrying someone he has never met within a few hours.Will Kristina and Michael overcome their predicament and gain everything their hearts desire?