When Conrad of Montferrat is murdered, King Richard gets a chance to redeem himself and lead a new march on Jerusalem. Meanwhile, Ailith is forced to disguise herself as a man and become a troubadour; and Fauston contemplates losing the love of his life, Bonjute, when she returns to England. Roger commands an undermanned city against the army of Saladin, Henry of Deraa comes face to face with Qaymaz, and Richard rides into legend as the Third Crusade comes to a close.