 In this episode, International Rescue must save Lady Penelope's friend after she is kidnapped by criminals intent on stealing the fee for her valuable loaned painting.During a visit to France, Lady Penelope (voiced by Sylvia Anderson) finds an old acquaintance – Deborah, Duchess of Royston – losing heavily at a casino.Unaware that criminals Brophy and Chandler are eavesdropping on the conversation, Deborah tells Penelope that she has been driven to gambling after "falling on hard times" and has already been forced to part with most of her possessions.