Gorlois comes home and tells Igraine about his uprising against Uther. He and his men are going up against him over Gorlois' hurt pride. He also implies that the Saxons are arriving on their shores. Gorlois will continue to fight Uther, despite their country about to be overrun by Saxons, all because of his wounded pride. A peddler woman comes to the castle in rags. Igraine takes care of her, and in return the woman gives Igraine news of the world. Through their conversation, Igraine learns that the woman is from the Holy Isle. She tells Igraine that Viviane is alive and well and has given birth to a healthy boy that she named Galahad.
Igraine attempts another out-of-body experience. This time she sees Gorlois and learns that his men are.....
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