La Guardia Civil localiza el cadáver de Llanos, pero también los vecinos merodean la zona y los rumores sobre lo que pudo pasar recorren el pueblo. En el funeral, aparece Alonso, hermano de la difunta que culpa a Manuel de la desgracia. La Guardia Civil se llevan a Manuel detenido. Puede ser condenado a muerte si no logran demostrar su inocencia. María recibe la visita inesperada de Alonso. Viene a proponerle colaborar con él y hacer justicia. Según él, los Cervantes engañaron a su hermana. Si acepta, podrá tener una cuantiosa parte y ser libre. Maria tiende una trampa y la policía detiene al verdadero asesino de Llanos y Manuel queda libre. En la intimidad, Manuel trata de acercarse a María pero son interrumpidos por una llamada de teléfono; Guillermo, el hermano de Maria, tiene tifus. Lista para el viaje, busca a Manuel para que le lleve a la estación, pero le sorprende en el establo con Justa.
Depois de uma descoberta macabra, Manuel se torna o principal suspeito de um crime. María tem dificuldades para encontrar provas que inocentem o marido.
The Civil Guard located Llanos' body, but neighbors also prowled the area and rumors about what could have happened were circulating in the town. At the funeral, Alonso, brother of the deceased, appears and blames Manuel for the misfortune. The Civil Guard took Manuel into custody. He can be sentenced to death if they fail to prove his innocence. María receives an unexpected visit from Alonso. He comes to propose to collaborate with him and do justice. According to him, the Cervantes deceived his sister. If he accepts, he will be able to have a large part and be free. Maria sets a trap and the police arrest the real murderer of Llanos and Manuel is free. In private, Manuel tries to get closer to María but they are interrupted by a phone call; Guillermo, Maria's brother, has typhus. Ready for the trip, she looks for Manuel to take her to the station, but surprises him in the stable with Justa.
