Robin, captured by Guy of Gisburne and imprisoned in Nottingham Castle, meets the men who are to follow him into Sherwood Forest.

After his escape, Robin sets out to rescue the Lady Marion from the clutches of the evil Baron de Belleme.

Jennet of Elsdon and her husband Thomas are accused of witchcraft and sentenced to death by Abbot Hugo. The Sheriff of Nottingham offers to spare their lives if Jennet will use her powers to render Robin helpless and put him at the mercy of Gisburne and his men.