 Arriving in the city, Hercules discovers Deinaira is betrothed to a man named Acheloo, whom Licos has sent to the couple, expecting Acheloo to challenge Hercules and be killed, therefore alienating Deianira.The plan nearly succeeds, but Deinaira successfully begs Hercules to stay his hand.Hercules decides to leave Ecalia and Deinaira behind him.