Caetana is shocked to know that Bento Manuel is in her house. Joaquim assures Anita that Manuela will always be in love with Garibaldi. Bento Manuel tells Caetana that she’ll be his one day. Caetana throws him out of her house. Rossetti asks Crescêncio for Barbara’s hand in marriage, but he reveals that he was excommunicated.
Bento Gonçalves can’t decide whether to attack or not, which disheartens his troops. Inácio is injured in a battle. Manuela has the premonition that someone nearby is in danger, which despairs Perpétua. Barbara parts from Rossetti, telling him that nothing will assuage her guilt. Joaquim takes care of Inácio and assures Bento Gonçalves that he’ll endure.
Corte Real takes shelter in an ally’s ranch. Rosário insists that Estevão take her with him, but he says he can’t. Mariana gives herself to João Gutierrez. Bento Manuel buys documents from Anahy that she found next to a soldier’s body. Moringue sends the soldiers to search the ranch.
Chico Mascate suggests that Perpétua be advised of Inácio’s condition. Joaquim asks Chico Mascate to send Manuela and Perpétua to find him.