 Phelan attacks Gemma, Fleabag and Lady Rowanne on their way to find the Ring Fire, along with three other thieves, two of which are killed by Lady Rowanne.Phelan was knocked out by Rowanne before Rowanne herself was knocked out by another thief, who took into the woods with the horses and their money.Gemma tends to Phelan's wounds, before taking him to the nearest town and caring for him there.