Count John Karpathy, of Hungary, known as the Nabob by reason of his lavish entertainments, is stricken while entertaining the peasantry on his estate. Word is sent to his nephew and sole heir, Count Bela Karpathy, who is living riotously in Paris. As Bela is at the end of his resources, the news of his uncle's expected demise is more than welcome. He starts for home. In a few days the Nabob recovers his health, to the great joy of all, and gives another feast in celebration. When the evening is on the wane, the whim seizes him to complete the feast at the inn. The innkeeper has long since retired, but is routed out, and the festivities begin. Bela's carriage breaks down near at hand, and he enters the inn. Meeting with the Nabob, whom he does not know, Bela explains his presence by showing the letter he received in Paris, and adds: "Thank Heaven the old fool is dead. I'll show them how to spend money.