Dom Sébastien, king of Portugal,
has led a crusading army to Africa.
The Portuguese were defeated, and
it was reported that the king died in
battle. In his absence, Dom Juam,
the grand inquisitor, has plotted
against him. Dom Sébastien survived
the battle, however, and has returned
to Portugal in disguise. At his own
funeral, Dom Sébastien reveals his
identity to the attending public.
Dom Juam denounces him as an
impostor and recommends he be
burned at the stake.
