Manuel sends a letter to Francisco, asking for financial aid, since he is in ruin. Francisco thinks that is the way to achieve his attempts to destroy the King. Will Manuel follow his brother's plan?

Odivelas organizes a religious festival. Paula participates. João V and, much to the nun's surprise, Maria Ana herself appears to confront Paula. Given her state, this confront could have terrible consequences to Paula.

Manuel manda uma carta a Francisco, pedindo auxílio financeiro. Francisco vê uma forma de conseguir destruir o rei: sugere que seu irmão destrone João V no Brasil, tornando-se ele o rei das terras.