Arthur finds two Saxon children, abandoned after an attack on a British village.

One of Mark's men is killed in a skirmish - Mark believes Llud is to blame for the death and insists on a trial by combat.

Arthur fights to free some enslaved villagers - and one in particular.

Arthur and Mark join forces to mount a raid on a Saxon treasure hoard.

Roland, a childhood friend of Kai's, arrives on Arthur's territory, and Kai's loyalty to Arthur and the Britons is seen to be tested - as Roland is another Saxon.

Arthur sets out to punish Kurk, a troublesome Saxon thief, when Kurk sells stolen cattle to Rowena of the Jutes.