Peter, the cavalry guards, and the Grand Dukes are trapped in a German tavern. Czartoryski tries to warn Alexander but does not have time, a fight breaks out. Konstantin, shortly before this, goes down to the backroom to Lenchen, trying to achieve reciprocity. But meets only surprise. The Grand Duke has a fit of anger, having come to his senses, he discovers the lifeless body of Lenchen nearby. Protecting Konstantin Lugin accidentally kills her husband Lenchen.

Czartoryski saves Alexander's life. Tadeusz is killed. Zoya manages to escape. When the police appear, Peter takes away the Grand Dukes, Tolstoy and Lugin remain with the wounded Okhotnikov. Thanks to Peter, the princes manage to evade persecution. When Peter returns to the tavern, his friends are no longer there - they were taken to the police station. Palen reports to Pavel about the night incident in the city.