An immortal is encouraging other immortals to give up the Game, Richie encounters the immortal, who claims to be the legendary Methos. Encouraged by the false Methos' message Richie interrupts MacLeod's fight with William Culbraith, another immortal who commanded the Confederate prison of war camp -- preaching peace. When MacLeod confronts Richie on his new philosophy Richie tells Duncan that 'Methos' is spreading the message, confused and incensed, MacLeod returns to his home to find the actual Methos has returned from his travels and is crashing in his loft. MacLeod confronts him on the dangerous philosophy he has been spreading.