The Normans soon take advantage of, torture, and starve the Saxons. Sir Robin of Locksley, a Saxon Noble, opposes the brutality and rescues Much the Miller's Son from being executed for poaching, earning Gisbourne's ire. Robin boldly confronts Prince John at Nottingham Castle during a banquet, telling all the guests (including a contemptuous Lady Marian) that he intends to fight for equality. John orders his execution, but he escapes and flees with Much and Will Scarlet into Sherwood Forest. In response, John seizes Robin's lands and names him an outlaw.