Pedro, dressed as an employee of the Vidago Palace, enters Carlota's room at night. The two have many explanations to ask each other. But Livia's arrival prevented them from speaking. They agreed to meet at the cabin the next day.

On leaving, Pedro crosses with the sisters Perliquitetes, who recognize him and are scandalized, because they knew about Pedro and Carlota's relationship. The sisters are in fleas to tell the Countess what happened.

The next day Carlota and Pedro meet in the hut. The two are hurt with each other.

Carlota, because when she had to return to Lisbon, she wrote a passionate letter to Pedro, of which she had no answer, and when she returned to Vidago she learned only that Pedro had gone to fight for Spain.

Pedro, because when he read the letter, Carlota told him that everything had been a mistake and put an end to his novel.

As they talk to each other about it, they realize that the letter Carlota wrote and the letter Pedro received aren't the same. What has happened, then? Carlota finally realizes everything. It was her mother who changed the letters.

When the sisters Perliquitetes are almost telling the Countess that they saw Peter the night before, Carlota arrives and confronts her mother by showing her the fake letter. Lívia and Carlota argue. Carlota tells her mother that she is not going to marry César Augusto. Lívia tries as she can, to hide the situation.

But Carlota is determined. That night she goes with Pedro with the popular party of Vidago. She feels free. The problem is that César Augusto is there and he sees Carlota and Pedro kissing. César Augusto loses his temper...

The Counts of Vimieiro have just discovered that Carlota didn't sleep in the hotel.

Carlota and Pedro, in the hut, are dawning in each other's arms. For a moment they convince themselves that nothing and no one can separate them again. But fate has for them another test.

Pedro has to return to Spain to help Dolores. He assures Carlota that he will return the next day, and that they will begin a new life together.

César Augusto has just told his family the betrayal of his betrothed. Benvinda de Fátima wants explanations.

César Augusto tells his parents that marriage under these circumstances is impossible. But Benvinda's desire to enter high society is so great that she is willing to forget Carlota's slip. And Bonifácio insists: either César marries Carlota or is disinherited. Something especially serious considering that César Augusto doesn't stop accumulating gambling debts.

That night, Pedro, Dolores and Xóan participate in an action that goes wrong and Pedro and Dolores end up being arrested by Inspector Lopes.

The next day, Carlota packs her bags and goes to the cabin, as agreed. But who appears is Xóan, who tells him the truth.

By chance, the Perliquitete sisters hears Inspector Lopes to comment that Pedro was arrested and could be sentenced to death. They immediately notify the Countess.

Lívia is elated. She has just figured out how to get Carlota to marry César Augusto as planned. She explains her plan to Benvinda de Fátima, who is also euphoric. The two will talk to Inspector Lopes.

Lívia then talks to Carlota. She tells her that Carlota can save Pedro from death. How? Marrying to César Augusto. Carlota accedes.

Pedro and Dolores are in prison. They believe that their end has come. Dolores opens her heart to Pedro. Without making him predict anything, she passionately kisses him...

Pedro doesn't even believe Dolores kissed him. He makes it clear to her that his heart belongs to Carlota. They are interrupted by Inspector Lopes who informs them of something that surprises them: Pedro has friends who will be able to set him free. Pedro, instinctively, says he's not going anywhere without Dolores. Lopes, in an apparent good mood, grant him the wish.

In fact, the Inspector's plans are different. After accepting a lot of money from Benvinda de Fátima to free Pedro, Inspector Lopes orders his subaltern Sergeant Fernandes to shoot Pedro and Dolores as soon as they're released, so as not to leave evidence of their corruption.

On the eve of the wedding day, Lopes and César Augusto talk. César , upset, says that if he catches Pedro, he kills him with his own hands. Lopes reveals that this will happen the next day, because there are already those who have decided to do it for him. César becomes pensive.

The wedding day finally arrives. In the Church full of guests, Carlota and César Augusto stand before their families and the priest. Will Carlota give the "yes" to César Augusto, in order to save Pedro?