warrior days. At the same time, Gabrielle struggles to remember her friend's advice. Though Gabrielle has been pleading with Xena to teach her how to use a sword, she is beginning to understand that her own most effective weapon is her persuasive tongue. In the end, Xena's third challenge is her greatest -- she finds herself face to face with an incarnation of her former self. Finally, Xena battles Manus' guards and rescues Gabrielle. The evil power of Manus destroyed, Elkton's sight is restored and he is named the new Mystic High Priest.
