Robin rescues a strange knight from an ambush and earns the gratitude of the most powerful man in England, King Richard, recently returned imprisonment in Europe. Robin readily accepts an invitation to fight at the King's side in Normandy, but the relationship soon sours.

Alan a Dale arrives in Sherwood threatening to kill the Sheriff. The object of his affections, Mildred, daughter of the Baron de Bracy, is being forced against her will to marry the Sheriff of Nottingham. Robin decides to help the young lovers.

Robin faces the wrath of the Knights Templars, seven fighting monks who are among the most feared warriors in Europe. Led by the fanatical Renald de Villaret, they believe Robin has stolen their sacred emblem.

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.

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

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