The friar who keeps St. Eldridge Shrine is in need of the only man in England who can save dear, sweet Mildred from an unhappy marriage to Sir William of Malmesbury. When Robin arrives, dressed as a fellow cleric, he and Tuck begin to test their swords until each is sure of the other. In order to save poor Mildred, Friar Tuck grants the young girl "sanctuary" in the shrine long enough to convince Sir William to give up his claim on her.