The bad girl tests her stamina by having to go through heavy training. Not being that skilled, he uses his lies to meet people outside of the camp. In addition, she is still hurt by Ricardo and does not answer his letters.

Ricardo gets the job he dreamed of and tries to maintain a relationship with Carmencita but he can't get Arlette out of his mind. Paul has something important to tell Ricardo that will change their lives forever.

Madame Arnoux and Ricardo catch up and begin a rapprochement. The news coming from Peru is not very encouraging and Madame Arnoux will have to decide whether to support Ricardo or not.