As Simón makes plans to return to to his homeland, he receives word from Gen. Páez. Manuelita enlists the power of seduction to secure Simón's pension.
While rescuing Matea from the violent slave owner she was sold to, María Teresa contracts a tropical fever. María Antonia finds herself falling in love.
The upcoming execution divides Bogotá. Manuelita and Dionisio try to change Simón's mind. Gervasio makes a decision about the job he's been asked to do.
Determined to return to Venezuela and face Gen. Monteverde, Simón leads his army on a bloody journey back to Caracas. A husband is found for Manuelita.