 In Port Royal, Blood is purchased by Arabella Bishop, the beautiful niece of local military commander Colonel Bishop.Attracted by Blood's rebellious nature, Arabella does her best to improve his situation by recommending him as the personal physician of the colony's governor, who suffers from painful gout.Outwardly resentful towards Arabella, yet silently appreciative for her efforts on his behalf, Blood develops an escape plan for himself and his fellow slaves.