The two sons of Georgian Merchant from his first marriage return to Worthshire. They are Walter and Richard and they take over the running of Greensand Hall. The two sons of Johnny Faust also return to Merton and they take over Westwich Hall from the Whites. Meanwhile Professor Mike has revealed to Georgian his friend the date of his the Professor's own death. He prophesies it much to Georgian's distress. They continue their search for absolute truth and their study of the 9 great questions of philosophy. A mock tournament takes place at Greensand Hall for charity and an unexpected mystery horseman arrives to take part and astonish the villagers of Merton.