the king learns that his daughter has a lover, a handsome and brave youth who is of lower status than the princess, and has him imprisoned to await trial. by the time that day comes, the princess has used her influence to learn the positions of the lady and the tiger behind the two doors. she has also discovered that the lady is someone whom she hates, thinking her to be a rival for the affections of the accused. when he looks to the princess for help, she discreetly indicates the door on his right, which he opens.