The second episode of Robin Hood begins with Robert's heart-wrenching mourning for his father. His uncle, Gamewell, and Will finally find him by his dad's lifeless body, weeping silently. They escort him back home, where they deliver the devastating news to Joan. Joan's heart shatters upon hearing of her husband's passing, a development that had already left her in a state of deep distress after his arrest. Her condition quickly spirals downwards upon learning of his demise.
In Nottingham, Priscilla continues her manipulative tactics, using her charms to secure Captain Lefor's loyalty. Meanwhile, Alwin undergoes baptism and embraces Christianity, hoping that Huntingdon will honor his promise and restore his lands as part of their deal for his betrayal of Hugh.
Back at Gamewell's house, he and his wife earnestly plead with Joan to allow Robert to accompany Will to London and seek a career in the courts. Amidst her grief, Joan is reluctant to see Robert embark on such a path.
Outside, Will and a somber Robert practice archery, with Will mentioning an upcoming archery competition during a festival. However, it is clear that Robert outshines him, and Will has a slim chance of winning.
Following the removal of Hugh, Huntingdon returns to Nottingham with Marian and his two sons, Aronne and Aleppo. He plans to train them as squires now that they have reached the age of maturity. The sheriff and the bishop accept a bribe from Huntingdon in exchange for a deed on the Locksley's lands. With this deed in hand, Huntingdon is elevated to an earl. Marian peruses the deed and confirms everything is in order. She notices the absence of any mention of the bribe money, but the Bishop insists that it is a donation and therefore shouldn't be recorded.
Priscilla swiftly escorts Marian to her chambers, where they engage in lively gossiping. Marian reveals the Saxon wedding she attended with Robert and candidly confesses about their kiss. Priscilla notices the wounds on Marian's body and inquires about their cause, exasperated that Marian continues to endure her father's abusive treatment. Priscilla even vows that if her father were to cross her, she would poison him. They also discuss Robert's recent loss, with Marian admitting her concerns for him.
Captain Lefors' interruption forces Priscilla to confide in the girls about their illicit affair, her eyes sparkling with excitement at the thrill of eluding her father's watchful eye. Yet, the Captain dangles a perilous carrot—the risk of losing his head if the truth were to come to light. Downstairs, the sheriff discloses to Huntingdon that Marian is set to enter Queen Eleanor's court, a move that displeases Huntingdon but is met with a reminder of its financial benefits. They harbor hopes that Marian might find favor with the king, even securing an heir for him.
To distract Robert, Gamewell and Will take him on a hunting expedition. They spot a deer, but Robert refuses to pull the trigger, his mind filled with inaudible whispers from the forest's depths as he gazes at the creature. Will moves to shoot, and a scuffle ensues. Later, they slay a rabbit and roast it over a fire, their bellies full but their minds still abuzz. Gamewell broaches the topic of London, offering Robert a chance to join Will there. But Robert's reluctance is not about Marian, as Will erroneously surmises. Their return home is met with a turn for the worse in Joan's condition. Robert rushes to her side, and she implores him to choose love over hate, warning him against seeking vengeance for his father's death and targeting Huntingdon. She doesn't want blood to mar her son's soul or make him forget his true self. She tells him she is more than a Saxon.
As she passes on, Joan sees Godda's spirit and reaches out in joy. She passes peacefully soon after, but Robert struggles with his mother's loss. The next day, Alwin comes calling to Huntingdon for what he believes is owed. Marian overhears their argument and realizes that her father is behind Hugh's demise. She visits Robert with her brothers to pay her respects and offer condolences.
As Robert's heart ached to see her, he still listened intently to Marian's words. She comforted him, assuring him that Hugh's death was not his fault, and promised to pray for him to find peace. After Marian left, Robert's mood lifted slightly, only for Will to tease him and start another fight. This time, Gamewell got hurt as he tried to intervene. In a fit of anger, Will kicked Robert out of his house.
At Huntingdon's house, he was offended when one of his sons asked if he was involved in Hugh's death. Huntingdon blamed Marian, pointing out that she was just like her dead mother. In a flashback, Marian remembered her sick mother telling her about the history of the manor.
The next day, Will left for London, and due to his pride, Robert missed the chance to mend things with his cousin. After Will left, Robert had the terrible idea to use their little money to visit Marian. He convinced her to elope with him, but Huntingdon suddenly appeared. Robert offered the money he had as a bride price, but Huntingdon was determined to kill him. Bernard, Huntingdon's servant, intervened, giving Robert a chance to escape. After the incident, Huntingdon prepared Marian for her trip to London. Meanwhile, Robert practiced archery to vent his frustrations.
Before leaving town, Marian convinced Bernard to allow her to see Robert one last time. She found him and explained that she was leaving. She confessed that her father was behind Hugh's death. Robert admitted that he resented the Normans but couldn't answer if he resented Marian too. She promised her heart to him and admitted that she hated being Norman and wished she could change. She quickly kissed him goodbye and left. As Robert continued shooting his arrows, he screamed in frustration.
The following morning, Will finally arrived in London. Back home, Gamewell advised Robert to make peace with his grief before it took him on a dark path. He and his wife suggested that he participate in the archery competition and honor his parents. Since Robert had broken his bow, Gamewell gifted him a new one. Determined to change his life, Robert practiced hard and got ready for the competition. He found his father's old necklace and kept it close by him.
In Nottingham, the Sheriff allowed Captain Lefor to go hunting. He subtly warned the captain to stay in line and ensure discipline in the garrison. Later in the woods, Lefor told his men that he was done with Priscilla. He had heard the Sheriff's warning loud and clear. Just then, Robert walked by on his way to Lester for the competition where the winner would receive a royal appointment as a forester in Sherwood. Lefor and his men started goading him, challenging him to prove he was a better archer than they were. For ten coins, Lefor challenged Robert to kill one of the king's deer that was more than fifty yards away. He was certain that Robert wouldn't be able to shoot it.
As Robert's arrow pierced through the deer's body, a wave of panic washed over the onlookers. Lefor, unwavering in his resolve, sent him away without the promised payment. Robert, defiant to the end, refused to depart, accusing Lefor of incarcerating his father and branding him a murderer. Lefor, finally recognizing Robert as the man Huntingdon was actively seeking, drew his bow and fired. But Robert was quick to react, darting away from the shot. When Lefor's attempt missed its mark, Robert returned fire, and his arrow struck Lefor in the chest, inflicting a grievous wound. The other soldiers, swiftly drawing their own bows, began a rain of arrows in pursuit of Robert. The episode concluded with Robert sprinting deeper into the forest's embrace, his path echoing with the sound of fleeing and the thud of arrows.
