Sir Ensor tells John that he will never permit Lorna to marry him. With Sir Ensor's death, Carver becomes the new Captain of the Doones and his plans to marry Lorna can now go ahead. The Doones have underestimated the strength of their opponents resolve. But Carver is not going to give Lorna up easily. In a plan to destroy John and Lorna's union, Counsellor Doone brings some shocking news.