Sophia arrives at the Vesperang's banquet hall to celebrate her 18th birthday. She is overwhelmed by the attentions of the guests, who are trying to make her feel better about her upcoming marriage. She realizes that she is about to witness a great fireworks display, and she rushes off to find the servant to prepare her shoes. When she returns, she finds that her life has been turned upside down by the fire that has ravaged the palace.