At Nottingham Castle, the Sheriff receives a suprise visit from Hubert de Giscard, herald to King John. De Giscard makes it clear that the King is losing patience with the Sheriff's inability to rid Sherwood of Robin Hood and his band. Lured into a fatal trap, the outlaws are seperated and Robin finds himself isolated and alone facing an army of soldiers.

Robin of Loxley is dead. The Merry Men have scattered - Marion having been pardoned by the King, has returned to Leaford. At Huntingdon castle, the Earl and his son Robert prepare to entertain in order to arrange a political alliance for the King. Among their guests are the Sheriff of Nottingham, his brother Hugo, Guy of Gisburne, the Welsh Marcher Lord - Owen of Clun, his followers, Sir Richard of Leaford and his daughter Marion. Young Robert is captivated by the sadness and serenity of Marion. Lord Owen becomes infatuated with her - he insults and then abducts her.

Robert realises that he must gather resources to deliver Marion from her fate - but he needs help from those who love her. With only Tuck remaining in Sherwood the task is destined to be long and arduous - but with Herne's help Robert is determined.