No one knows Slops's real name. All they know is that she is the Garbage Maiden, the one who carries off what no one wants, to burn or bury forever. But Slops has a secret - in fact she has several, for the people of the castle don't realize that she often keeps what they throw away. One day, Slops finds something that is more valuable than anything she has ever found before, something that can only belong to the Princess.