Westley, a farm boy, goes off to seek his fortune shortly after declaring his love for Buttercup, the most beautiful woman in the world, but their relationship is put to the test when his ship is captured by pirates and she is summoned to become the bride of the prince.

Introduction to the twenty-fifth anniversary edition -- The princess bride -- Buttercup's baby: an explanation -- Buttercup's baby: chapter one -- Fezzik dies.