The King of Narvarre and the three lords Berowne, Longaville, and Dumaine, swear they will devote their lives to scholarship and avoid contact with women for three years. However, when Don Armando, his love Jaquenetta, and the Princess of France arrive at Navarre's court, the oath grows difficult to keep. Includes a chronology of Shakespeare's works along with an introduction to and historical information about the text.