Robin Hood is asked to undertake the assassination of the Archbishop for the plotters, led by the Earl of Newark and Lord Melton, but on realising who the intended target is, resolves to help the Archbishop instead.
In a turn of events, Robin Hood is approached by the conspirators, consisting of the Earl of Newark and Lord Melton, to kill the Archbishop. However, after realizing who the actual victim was, Robin Hood chooses to support the Archbishop rather than carry out the deed.