tavern where the bartender Vericles (Robert Horwood), who is one of Rheanna's rebels, puts them up for the night. Meanwhile, King Melkos, in discussions with his right-hand man Grovelus (Michael Saccente) about a plan to crush the rebels the following day, is infuriated when Syrus shows up and recounts his failure at the hands of a woman and two strangers. Later that night, Iolaus predicts that Hercules is going to lose a lot of money. The next day, Rheanna holds a secret meeting with Hercules, Iolaus and her band of rebels, including Clarion (Grant Triplow), Vericles, Gnossus (Nigel Corbett) and his wife Hephates (Sara