In which the festive birthday of the young Infanta is celebrated with splendid entertainments in the Spanish palace gardens, where a little Dwarf, discovered in the forest, captivates with his joyous dancing despite his grotesque appearance. Yet, amidst the splendour and gaiety, a quiet tragedy unfolds as the Dwarf confronts a harrowing reflection of his own nature, revealing the sorrow hidden beneath the mirth of the day.