Francisco's plan seems to be running smoothly. To celebrate, he goes to the brothel. But something goes wrong.
Paula gives birth to José. Maria Ana knows the birth of Soror Paula's son. The Queen makes a decision about this child. Knowing that, the King and the Queen argue and, on the limit, Maria Ana makes what she thinks will be the ultimate decision to end her problems. But, someone listen to her plans...
Paula está recuperada e, agora sim, o bebé está pronto para nascer. João V e Francisco envolvem‐se numa intensa luta de espadas. O rei vence. Decide não desterrar Francisco, confessando a Corte Real que o prefere manter perto, apesar de saber que o infante não desistirá. Manuel sai de Portugal com dinheiro que o rei lhe deu e com Graciela, traindo Francisco.