Angélique has been kidnapped and taken onboard a ship commanded by d'Escrainville. Joffrey de Peyrac sets off after him and the two ships go into a merciless battle. Vanquished, d'Escrainville surrenders but Angélique has already been delivered to the slave market and sold for the Sultan of Morocco's harem. In spite of the monarch's charm, Angélique rebels. She is condemned to be whipped publicly. Meanwhile, Peyrac continues searching for her.