The Competitor

On his way to Camelot, the dashing (but arrogant) Prince Edwin and his younger, shyer brother Giles, save Rowanne from some robbers. A newcomer who hopes to be the "greatest" Knight of the Round Table, Edwin quickly wins Rowanne's heart by paying attention to her feminine side. This is vastly different than Val's treatment of her as "one of the boys," and Rowanne agrees to accompany Edwin to the annual Spring Festival.

Val is visibly upset by this turn of events and develops an intense dislike for Edwin. Sir Gawain and Sir Bryant, well aware of the rivalry, goad them on, hoping for a good fight. Also at stake is the honor of being the Knight aspirant selected by King Arthur to deliver an important peace treaty.

With a fight brewing, Giles attempts to dissuade his older brother from taking part in a fight with neither honor nor good purpose. Giles is unsuccessful, and a fierce, no-holds-barred fight takes place with half of Camelot following Valiant and Edwin as they go at it. The battle finally ends when Edwin falls into a small pond. As Edwin is unable to swim, Val dives in to rescue him.

Still wet and bruised, the two combatants are called before Arthur. Instead of rewarding one of them with the coveted mission, the King reprimands them for their behavior.

Prince Valiant, Arn, Rowanne, Merlin, King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, Sir Bryant, Sir Gawain, Lord Maldon, The Baron, Prince Giles, Prince Edwin