History Recap / RobinHoodS01E10PeaceOff

* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: A big deal is made of Malik's carriage, which was overturned in a thunderstorm and left in Sherwood Forest. But after all Will's fuss over how well it's crafted and whether Malik can get it working again, it's never seen again after Malik is kidnapped by the outlaws.

* ShellShockedVeteran: Both Robin and Much recognize Harold as this, as like him, they've both suffered from Crusader's sickness (A medieval euphemism for PTSD).

* WhatMeasureIsAMook: The Saracen man who accompanies the assassins to Nottingham is shot dead by an arrow (presumably shot by Robin) as he's attempting to kill the Sheriff, who Robin then fights beside in a case of EnemyMine against the assassins. Apparently, the Saracen wasn't important enough to fall under Robin's "no killing" clause.

* FromBadToWorse: From Vaizey's perspective: he's saved from a murderous Saracen assassin...only to be then confronted by half a dozen pissed off outlaws.

** Also during the final battle when everyone hears the screaming from Vaisey's guards trying to stop the assassins falls silent.

* CombatPragmatist: Harold holds a knife to Djaq's throat. While Much tries to talk him down and the other outlaws scramble for their weapons, Little John simply grabs a rock at throws it at the back of Harold's head, knocking him out.

* CombatPragmatist: When Harold holds a knife to Djaq's throat and the other outlaws scramble for their own weapons while Much tries to talk Harold down, Little John simply grabs a rock at throws it at the back of Harold's head.

* FakingTheDead: When the assassins start their rampage, Guy gets knocked to the floor. He wisely decides to stay their with his eyes closed, feigning death.

* WhatMeasureIsAMook: The Saracen man (credited as "General") who accompanies the assassins to Nottingham is shot dead by an arrow (presumably shot by Robin) just before he kills the Sheriff, who Robin then fights beside in a case of EnemyMine against the assassins. Apparently, the Saracen wasn't important enough to fall under Robin's "no killing" clause.

* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: A big deal is made of Malik's carriage, which was overturned in a thunderstorm and left in Sherwood Forest. But after all Will's fuss over how well it's crafted and whether Malik can get it working again, it's never seen again after Malik is kidnapped by the outlaws.

* AnachronisticStew: The show is notorious for this, but this episode is particularly infamous for Harold's camo pants and army boots. They're not even ''medieval'' versions of these garments -- he's just straight-up wearing camo pants and army boots.

-->'''Vaizey''': Two words. Peace? Off! Throw him in the dungeon!

At Locksley village, Robin intervenes in preventing the villagers from exacting justice on a man who has been setting alight churches and poisoning wells. Recognising the man is a soldier from King Richard's army, Robin takes him back to Sherwood Forest; the man is unresponsive to questioning, but the gang notice he has strange eastern symbols tattooed on his chest. Robin and Much empathise with the man, who they recognise as suffering PTSD (or 'Crusader's sickness' as they call it) and Robin puts Much in charge of taking care of him.

Meanwhile in Nottingham, Sheriff Vaisey, irritated by Guy's mooning over Marian after their previous disagreement, just tells him to buy her something to make her warmer towards him again. Their conversation is interrupted by one of the guards, who informs the Sheriff his Saracen guest is expecting him for dinner. Gisborne is disdainful at the Sheriff entertaining a Saracen, but Vaisey replies they need to at least make the pretence of keeping him happy to get what they want.

With Harold trussed up in a makeshift cage and John terrified of the mask and who its owner might be, Robin pays Marian a visit; although she is sceptical of the gang's belief a sorcerer has taken up residence in Nottingham Castle, she agrees to try and find out who the Sheriff's mystery guest is. Back at camp, Much tries to calm Harold down, noting that he and Robin share Harold's horrific memories of the battles fought out in the Holy Land; Much tries to free Harold from the cage, but he refuses, insisting it's safer for everyone, revealing he was tortured into madness by Saracen fanatics, the same ones who left the markings on him. At Nottingham Castle, the Saracen guest requests some of the Sheriff's men to help him retrieve his wagon; Vaisey reluctantly agrees, and sends him off with Gisborne and a patrol. Unfortunately, when they get to the wagon, Robin and co turn it into an ambush, absconding with the newcomer as a hostage.

Back at the outlaws' camp, an astounded Djaq gives the newcomer an identity; Prince Malik, nephew of Saladin himself. Malik explains that the mask is not an instrument of sorcery, but a medical tool for a practice similar to acupuncture. Malik explains that the mask was part of a peace embassy he was bringing to Prince John in a bid to bring an end to the fighting in the Holy Land; Robin tries to convince Malik Prince John and the Sheriff have no interest in honouring his wishes, but Malik insists he has to try and requests they release him.

Back at the castle, Gisborne and Vaisey quickly fall into recriminations over whose fault it is Malik has gone missing, when much to their surprise, the prince walks back into the courtyard unharmed. The gang conclude from intel Marian provides that Malik is being treated like he's an ambassador, when he's in truth a hostage, and the Sheriff and Gisborne are expecting a hefty ransom. In the forest, they come across a party of Saracen women seemingly transporting said ransom, but Djaq stops them from trying to steal it, insisting the women are in truth Saladin's finest assassins. The gang are initially sceptical...but quickly change their tune when they see what the women can do. They initially assume this is a rescue mission to free Malik, but Djaq points out the illogic of sending assassins for that. Robin then works out that the assassins have come to kill Malik; he may want peace, but he's come to England against his uncle's orders to negotiate a peace deal Saladin will have no interest in. Back at the castle, Vaisey has finally gotten tired of playing the gracious host, and when Malik brings up the accusations Robin made about him, the Sheriff has Gisborne throw the Prince in the dungeons. When Harold reveals that the warrior women were the ones responsible for his torture, Robin declares they have to try and save Malik if there's to be hope of an end to the fighting.

* AintTooProudToBeg: Vaisey willingly hands over Malik's location in an attempt to save his own life. It doesn't work, but Robin saves him in the nick of time.

* CurbStompBattle: Saladin's assassins easily carve through Vaisey's guards. They're then on the receiving end when [[BigDamnHeroes Harold charges in to save the outlaws]].

* EnemyMine: Vaisey tags along with the outlaws because he recognises they're his best chance of staying alive, even ordering his men to obey them.

-->'''Vaisey''': ''[bringing up the rear]'' '''[[ScrewTheRulesIMakeThem YOU HEARD HIM! GUARD THE DOORS!]]'''

* FailedASpotCheck: Gisborne and Vaisey really should have noticed Prince Malik [[OhCrap did not look pleased]] to see his alleged rescuers.
* FromBadToWorse: From Vaisey's perspective: he's saved from a murderous Saracen assassin...only to be then confronted by half a dozen pissed off outlaws.

* LoveMakesYouDumb: Humorously invoked by Vaisey while berating Gisborne for losing Malik.

-->'''Vaisey''': ''You'' were supposed to bring him ''back''!

-->'''Vaisey''': A ransom requires a hostage! What am I supposed to give them?! ''YOU''?! How much do you get for love-struck idiots these days?!

* MyFriendsAndZoidberg: Vaisey tags along with the outlaws for the final battle and Robin incorporates him into their plans to protect Malik. Vaisey is surprised by this, but Robin points out it's the only way they're getting out of this alive.

** Vaisey when he sees the assassins coming straight for him.
-->'''Vaisey''': ''[running after Robin and the others]'' DON'T LEAVE ME!
* ShellShockedVeteran: Both Robin and Much recognise Harold as this, as like him, they've both suffered from Crusader's sickness (A medieval euphemism for PTSD).
* StatusQuoIsGod: At the end of the episode, Vaisey reminds Robin they're back to being enemies again the next day after their brief alliance against the assassins.

-->'''Vaisey''': And Locksley, remember! Business as usual, tomorrow.

* TitleDrop: From Vaisey to Prince Malik after he ''finally'' has enough of playing the gracious host and decides to drop the AffablyEvil act.
-->'''Vaisey''': Two words. Peace? Off! Throw him in the dungeon!

* EnemyMine: Vaisey tags along with the outlaws because he recognises they're his best chance of staying alive, even ordering his men to obey us.

-->'''Much''': ''[surprised]'' The Sheriff's with us?!

-->'''Vaisey''': ''[bringing up the rear]'' '''[[ScrewTheRulesIMakeThem YOU HEARD HIM! GUARD THE DOORS!]'''