- Two members of the French secret service department are commissioned to procure the plans of a submarine boat invented by and known to be in the possession of the Commander of the Hornet, a foreign cruiser. On the way to the port at which the cruiser is stationed, their attention is attracted by a band of gypsies and they are greatly impressed by the beauty of one of the gypsy girls. They stop and approach her under the pretext of having their fortunes told. She manifests a rare intelligence and the men realizing the value such a woman could be to them in their work, gain her consent to meet them at an appointed place that night. Zulema, gypsy girl, elated at being able to leave her old life, bids her companions good-bye, and her old mother presents her with an amulet, placing it about her neck, and informing her daughter: "This amulet contains a deadly poison. In time of trouble or danger it may protect you." Under the skillful guidance of the trained political spies, Zulema proves herself an apt pupil, and in a short time is transformed into a distinguished looking social leader. The secret agents receive information from their chief, that the Commander would attend the ball at the embassy and plan to have Zulema fascinate him. Their plan works better than they anticipate, for it is a case of love at first sight with the Commander. And then, far from guessing their identity, the Commander inquires of the secret agents about Zulema. He is informed that she is a very wealthy widow of excellent family. After being introduced to the "charming widow," he invites her to take a boat ride with him the following afternoon and she accepts. The following day finds the Commander on his trip over the tranquil waters of the bay with Zulema at his side. On landing from the boat, Zulema by design, steps into the shallow water and under the pretext of drying her gown, gain admission to the Commander's apartment. Left alone, Zulema searches for the plans wanted by the secret agents, but her search is fruitless. Taking leave of the Commander, the girl returns to her companions and reports her failure. But they have not counted on the Commander, for the brave sailor, braver in her absence, immediately dispatches an ardent proposal of marriage to his enchantress. Zulema accepts the Commander and soon develops a deep love for her husband, which makes her forget the odious agreement she has signed. But the agents do not forget and they lose no time in calling and reminding her of her promise. They allow her no alternative than to deliver the plans to them on pain of destroying her happiness by revealing her origin and position in despair, she carefully searches her husband's desk and in the drawers of the bureau, while the secret service agents wait outside in an automobile. Her husband returns unexpectedly, catches her in the act of searching through his papers and is quick to apprehend what she is looking for and, while he looks through his desk to make sure his plans have not been made away with. Zulema, realizing her disloyalty, seeks refuge from her shame by attempting to take the contents of the amulet which she has constantly worn. Her actions attract her husband's attention, who prevents the desperate woman from taking her life just in the nick of time. Zulema confesses all to the man she loves and was almost forced to betray, but realizing that her action was forced upon her he readily forgives her and promises to take her where she will be safe from the secret service agents for all time.—Moving Picture World synopsis
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