One of Ross's local smugglers being caught, he fears a crushing sentence, but gentry magistrate Francis cleverly tricks the president into pronouncing a 'dissuasive' mere hard labor sentence. Unpopular miner Nick Vigus strongly denies being the informer, while Demelza feels obliged to flirt with the investigating officer. Ross's side not only lost control of their mine, George also acquires trough his uncle Ross's £1000 debt note, yet offers not to use it if Elisabeth manages to get him accepted back in the family. Francis refuses must insultingly, but perishes drowning in the mine just after copper was finally found. Dwight acts cold when summoned by Caroline to check up on her petty ailment, but finds she dumped the fiancee sugar uncle arranged and finally shows her romantic interest in the charming doctor.
—KGF Vissers