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.
As part of the Beltane festivities, Arthur becomes excessively intoxicated at a dinner party. At the same time, Morgaine feels slighted by Arthur's comments about paganism and leaves to join the pagans in their ritual, which includes lighting fires and dancing, accompanied by Accolon.