 Maurice and his horse Phillipe get lost in the forest while traveling to a fair to present his wood @-@ chopping machine . After being chased by a pack of wolves , he comes across the Beast 's castle . Inside , he meets Lumière the candlestick , Cogsworth the clock , Mrs. Potts the teapot , and her son Chip the teacup . However , the Beast quickly discovers and detains Maurice . After Phillipe leads Belle to the Beast 's castle , she offers to take her father 's place . Over her father 's objections , the Beast accepts Belle 's offer . While Gaston sulks over Belle 's rejection , Maurice returns to town but is unable to convince the others to save Belle from the Beast . 
