Adjutant general Axel Roos is selected by King Charles XII to deliver a message to the court from the army in Bender, current day Moldova. His ride will take him straight through hostile Europe, where both Russians and Poles have interests in capturing him.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Gösta EkmanAxel Roos | Axel Roos |
| TTottan SkantzeMaria Sobieska | Maria Sobieska |
 Hilda CastegrenAurora Sobieska | Aurora Sobieska |
 Victor LundbergAlexis Potocki | Alexis Potocki |
 Nils AstherStanislaus, Potockis nevö | Stanislaus, Potockis nevö |
 Renée BjörlingAnna Björnhufvud | Anna Björnhufvud |
| JJulia EwertVärdshusflicka | Värdshusflicka |
| AAnnie BartelsKammarjungfru | Kammarjungfru |
 Nils LundellFriskareanförare | Friskareanförare |
 Anton De VerdierCarl XII | Carl XII |
| LLinde KlinckowströmPolsk adelsdam | Polsk adelsdam |