Bernarda suffers a humiliating defeat. Forced to return, she blames Dionisio for her misfortune. He tries to redeem himself, but Lorenzo moves his pawns for the final blow.

Lorenzo's plan is executed with fatal consequences. The family is reconciled too late. La Pinzona tries to avoid the tragedy, but the damage has already been done. Dionisio makes a desperate decision in the face of what he believes is lost.