Pedro interrupts the mood between Anita and Garibaldi. Joaquim accuses Manuela of being an egoist. Rossetti worries because he doesn’t know how it would be possible to install a Republic in Laguna. The women console Ana Joaquina. Marco Antônio and Leâo decide to leave for war.
Joana arrives at the ranch, and Mariana wonders if she could be Rosa’s daughter. Manuela refuses to believe that Garibaldi dumped her. Joaquim tells the women that the ranch is in a bad financial situation. Bento Manuel offers to buy some horses from the ranch, but Caetana refuses. Leão and Marco Antônio find Bento Manuel.
Rosário calls out for Estevão in the shed, but he doesn’t appear. Anita puts on a pretty dress, and Tio Antônio makes her remember that she’s married. Chico Mascate talks about Anita to Manuela, making her feel miserable. Inácio tells Perpétua that he’s going to war to stop making her suffer.
Leão and Marco Antônio cross a river. Manuela has a vision of Anita standing by Garibaldi’s side and perceives that Anita loves him.