Delayed in London at the King's displeasure, Robert de Rainault has a lot on his mind. A cargo ship bound from the East may hold the solution to his problems - or has he been swindled?
News reaches him of Gisbourne's acknowledgement by the Earl of Huntingdon - how might David choose to honour his bastard son?
Will de Rainault's gawky new squire ever manage to bring him a pie that is still HOT?! And if he does manage to keep his head attached to his shoulders, will the journey back to Nottingham be as straightforward as he thinks...?