In which the Princess Priscilla embarks on a quietly triumphant crossing from Calais by turbine, delighting in her newfound invisibility and freedom from high society’s intrusive gaze, while the steadfast Fritzing battles internal storms and an unsettling encounter with overheard whispers that darken his mood. The gentle voyage thus unfolds against a backdrop of contrasting spirits—her joyous emancipation and his anxious forebodings—each bound by their shared yet unspoken fears of the unknown reception awaiting them.