Ivanhoe is tortured in the prison and later released from an Austrian prison after refusing to betray King Richard. But rumors spread around that Ivanhoe did betray the king so Ivanhoe decides to go clear his name.
An injured Ivanhoe along with his father, Lady Rowena, Rebecca, and others are prisoners in a Norman castle. King Richard gathers Robin of Locksley's outlaw band for an attack to free them.
Brian de Bois-Guilbert snatches Rebecca and hides her in a nearby abbey. Lucas de Beaumanoir arrives there a short time later. If he discovers Rebecca, he could have her burned as a witch.
Rebecca's innocence is to be determined by trial by combat. Brian de Bois-Guilbert, who loves Rebecca, is chosen as Champion for the court. It is his duty to fight his best. However, if he wins, Rebecca will be killed. A loss means he dies.
