In a whimsical twist on medieval romance, Dart the dragon hires knight George to stage a fake battle with a poisoned lance, aiming to win Rosalind of Maurice Manor’s hand. The plot hinges on George’s mismatched armor and a lance tipped with Herman the Apothecary’s deadly toxin, which Dart uses to negotiate a deal: George will pretend to rescue Rosalind, then let Dart ‘defeat’ him in a staged duel. This allows Dart to appear heroic and secure Rosalind’s affection, despite her preference for brawny barbarians.

The story satirizes chivalric tropes, with George’s pragmatic greed—gambling his life savings for security—driving the absurd scheme.