Dionisio, a distinguished official of the Court, arrives in Andalusia with his young wife to take over his new job, his head full of fantasies and adventures. His dreams will come true due to his great resemblance to Curro Jiménez.

Curro appears dying and takes refuge in the house of a mother and daughter who take care of him. He has lost his memory and does not know who he is, but there are those who recognize him and seek the reward.

The king sends an emissary to Curro Jiménez with the mission that, in exchange for pardoning him, he catches an adverse political group that hides in the area.