Count de Raymond has a secret relationship with the married Marcelle. He is a gambling addict and looses large sums of money. He puts his hope in an inheritance.

Marian Best, an English governess, is out of money and accept an offer to become a spy the Brittish government. She is sent tho a Russian fortress in order to gain information.

The Ingersro estate is in trouble, as owner Hilmer is flat out of money. But when the estate burns down, the insurance seems to save the family. Until the insurance company starts to suspect arson.