 John decides to marry his long-time girlfriend Meg and leave the band of outlaws. Their wedding plans are halted, however, when Lord Edgar, Robert s uncle, arrives in Sherwood Forest with the news that Robert s father has been accused of treason by the King. An anonymous informer has reportedly overheard the Earl hiring a witch in order to put an evil spell on the King. The King recently having been ill, and firmly believing that his illness was due to witchcraft, the Earl has been imprisoned. Robert must now clear his father s name, before it is too late.