Jorg and Makin approach Renar’s stronghold, “The Haunt.” They discover that a tourney is soon to begin. Just as Makin begins to question Jorg once more about his plan, a party of horsemen comes charging up behind them, yelling for the pair to get off the road. Jorg refuses and asks who they are. One of the riders responds that he is Sir Alain Kennick, one of the competitors for the tourney. Jorg scares the horsemen with talk of his deeds and pretends that he has men lying in ambush. Jorg knocks Alain off his horse, and his companions scatter.

They strip Alain of his armor, and Jorg puts it on. Jorg proposes to enter the Grand Mêleé since the winner receives his prize directly from Count Renar. Makin says that it would be suicide. Jorg agrees but says he doesn’t have any other options.

While they wait for the tourney to begin, a hedge knight approaches and informs them that Ancrath scouts are everywhere. Olidan is massing his armies, and the Forest Watch is probably hidden in the woods nearby. Jorg starts heading towards the Forest Watch.