The Manor serves as shelter during an intense winter storm. Will opens the Manor door to the Rider. Though Will's Signs send him away quickly, the Walker finds strength to begin summoning the Dark. The Dark forces burn as nine cold candles. Hawkin gets violent, and the doctor sedates him, breaking the Dark's link to the Manor. The Old Ones quickly gather the candles of the Dark and use them to create the fifth sign. Back in his own time, Will goes to look for his missing sister Mary. The white mare carries Will to an island in the river, where Hawkin tries to exchange the Signs for Mary. Even when the Rider appears, Will refuses to give in to the Dark. Mary lands safely on the snow, where Merriman whisks her to safety. A burial ship for an ancient king comes out of the island, and Will finds the sixth Sign. Merriman carries Will to the Great Park, where Herne's hunt vanquishes the Dark. The Rider discards Hawkin, who reconciles with Merriman before he dies. Will and Merriman take the Signs to John's smithy to be joined, completing Will's quest.