Jagannath's intention to have Ashoka framed is fulfilled when Sushim stabs Kaurwaki. But, is Kaurwaki the one really stabbed? Sushim and Jagannath successfully pin Kaurwaki's death on Ashoka and sentence him to death. Vitt's frantic pleading causes Bindusara to postpone the execution to the next day, but Sushim wants Ashoka burnt alive. Will Ashoka be able to escape his impending death sentence?
