Synopsis

With the conflict between Hortensia and Valencia poised to erupt, Isabella and the Jester stand ready to yield. Yet, upon hearing Madalena’s terms, Isabella finds herself unable to concede. She retreats to the Hortensia lines, galvanizing the soldiers to fight with whatever weapons they can find. Defying Gareth’s counsel, a fearful Madalena seeks out Wormwood, who imparts upon her the dark magic of the “Dark Dark Evil Way,” or D'DEW. Elsewhere, Richard and Roberta deepen their affection, but as