A wealthy merchant's daughter, admired for her beauty, has many suitors who come to ask for her hand in marriage. However, her father, who is deeply proud of her, refuses to give her away to any of them. He insists that only a man who is as handsome and wealthy as she is, and who matches his own status, is worthy of her. Despite the various qualities of the suitors—whether they are rich, noble, or brave—her father always finds flaws, rejecting them for reasons related to their appearance, character, or background.