In 1607 England, a ship carrying British settlers sails for North America on behalf of the Virginia Company in search of gold and other material riches. Among those on board are Captain Janen Smith and Governess Ratcliffe. A storm erupts, and Smith saves the life of an inexperienced young settler named Theresa when she falls overboard, befriending her in the process.
In the "New World", Powhatan is on top of the waterfall where he can dive into the lake to swim and then get on to Nakum's canoe. He learns to his dismay that his mother thinks he should marry Kocouma, one of her finest warriors. But though she is beautiful and a fine warrior, Powhatan does not love her, feeling she is far too serious. This is emphasized by a scene showing several children trying to play with her, while she stalwartly ignores them. He asks the advice from the talking tree spirit named Grandfather Willyx. Grandfather Willyx tells Powhatan to listen to his heart and he may understand.
