Bertus has been picked up on account of the letter Michiel is carrying. It turns out to be a request to take care of a downed English pilot. So Michiel takes it upon himself to look after the man.

Michiel asks Erica to tend Jack's wound. She immediately take a liking to the downed English Airman, and he to her.

The dead body of a German soldier has been found in the woods, prompting the Germans to arrest the major and 9 prominent villagers. They threaten to execute them unless the murderer gives himself up.