After their plan to rescue the prince of Gallica has gone horribly wrong, Will Treaty and his apprentice, Maddie, are being held captive by the dangerous baron Lassigny. But Will and Maddie are determined to escape. When briefly allowed out of their tower to exercise, they find friends are near who can help. But in a dangerous challenge to another knight, Maddie triumphs--only to be dangerously threatened by the arrogant baron, and sentenced to death. Now, Maddie and Will must find a way to rescue the prince, and escape alive--if they ever want to return to their home. But the dirty tricks of the baron--and the mysterious figure behind the prince's kidnapping--are no laughing matter. The Rangers will use all the tools of their trade to save themselves, and save the day.