The Princess Consort rewards a woman's maid, but the woman reveals her heartfelt broth was meant for someone else. The Prince, pressured by his hidden scars, confronts a servant about the poisoned wine from his wedding night with Mary. Suspecting his rival Marcus's loyalty, the Prince admits he only married Mary for the throne and must hide his scars. He orders a forbidden northern ointment to erase them. Unknown to him, another party intends to covertly supply him with the exact remedy, manipulating his desperate need.