Both Sir Richard and Hudson the butler are visited by their brothers. Sir Richard suppresses ill feelings, while Hudson exaggerates his status in the Bellamy household.
After the sheriff captures another of Robins men, he comes to the realization that no one will give Robin and his men up. Instead he plans to infiltrate the Merry Men, and undermine the group from the inside.
Duncan of Stoneykirk makes a turbulent return to the outlaw camp, rousing ruckus among Robin's men. Robin suspects that Duncan could jeopardize the other outlaws, but must tread carefully around him in order to avert any confrontation.