Garibaldi and Anita make love. Onofre wonders if Joana is his daughter. Paulo and his troop get ready to invade Porto Alegre. Anita assures Garibaldi that the only thing that matters to her is to be by his side. Paulo is mortally injured by the Caramurus. Ana Joaquina has a premonition.
Bento Gonçalves anguishes because the presidency keeps him far from his family. Consuelo tells Bento Manuel that death is the only thing that will separate Caetana from her husband. Garibaldi’s boat is attacked by Imperials, and Anita impresses him by fighting bravely by his side.
Corte Real enlists some men for training. Perpétua receives a letter from Pedro where he reveals that Garibaldi is enchanted by Anita. Inácio volunteers for training. Estevão goes into a panic when Rosário mentions Corte Real.
Onofre tells Rosa that he’ll take Joana to his house if she were his daughter. Manuela reads Pedro’s letter and desperately points a pair of scissors to her heart