trouble, Hercules and Xena finally admit their feelings for one another and give in to their passion.
Meanwhile, Darphus has kidnapped the bumbling salesman Salmoneus (Robert Trebor), who has been traveling with Hercules and Xena, in an attempt to lure the two warriors into a deadly trap. Hercules cleverly outwits Darphus and in a final explosive battle, kills him. He is also able to destroy Graegus, thereby saving Salmoneus from the jaws of the beast. Despite their love for each other, Xena feels compelled to leave Hercules in order to make amends for her past
