also been drugged by Maell. She is interrupted by the arrival of Gabrielle, who is still hearing voices as a result of the drugged food she ate. When Icus runs out of the house as the Zealots approach, Xena races after him leaving the house unguarded, and Gabrielle is taken hostage by Maell.
Xena and Gabrielle next find themselves thrown down an abandoned well. Anteus, Icus and the Zealots again make their way up the mountain as Xena slowly climbs back out of the deep pit with Gabrielle clinging onto her. Anteus is obviously filled with anguish about sacrificing the young son he loves, but more booming
