Sir Victor Quartermaine is a very pompous, conceited hunter. His weapon is a shotgun. He is very determined to marry Lady Campanula Tottington. But not because he loves her. Because she is rich! Victor Quartermaine just can't keep his hands from money! His arch-rival is Wallace, who is unknowingly ruining his plans. Victor wears a toupee and has a flea-infested pet mutt called Philip, who makes trouble for Gromit...