On the night of Beltane, at a feast, Arthur gets very drunk. Meanwhile, Morgaine, feeling insulted by Arthur's lewd remarks towards paganism, leaves the feast and rides out towards the field where the pagans light the Beltane fires and dance. Accolon follows her outside.
On the eve of Beltane, Arthur gets inebriated at a festive meal, while Morgaine, offended by his pagan slurs, exits the celebration and rides towards the site of the pagans' ritual, where they burn fires and dance. Accolon joins her outside.