Believing himself safe, Kidd appears before King William with the Mughal's treasure to claim his reward (Lord Blayne's aristocratic title and estate). He learns that Mercy and Lady Anne have survived and preceded him to court.
Kidd, confident in his safety, approaches King William with the Mughal's treasure to claim Lord Blayne's aristocratic title and estate. He finds out that Mercy and Lady Anne have arrived at the court ahead of him.