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Linares is anxious due to a letter from Doña Victorina, who is pressuring him to challenge the alperes to a duel, threatening to expose his deception to Captain Tiyago and withhold money if he refuses. Meanwhile, Father Salvi informs Captain Tiyago that Ibarra is no longer excommunicated and praises him, suggesting Ibarra apologize to Padre Damaso for Maria Clara's sake. Ibarra then arrives, happy to be cleared, and seeks to speak with Maria Clara, who is still upset but secretly wishes to see him.
During the oration hour, Father Salvi runs to the lieutenant's barracks, warning him of an impending uprising that night, targeting the convent and barracks. The lieutenant and Doña Consolacion prepare for the attack. Simultaneously, Elias rushes to Ibarra's house to warn him that he is being framed as the leader of the uprising and urges him to destroy any incriminating documents. Ibarra is confused but agrees to burn his family's letters.
While burning the papers, Elias discovers Ibarra's family connection to Don Pedro Eibarramendia, the man who accused Elias's grandfather of arson, causing his family's suffering. Enraged, Elias briefly contemplates revenge but leaves confused. Later, as Ibarra prepares to meet Maria Clara, gunshots and explosions signify the start of the uprising. Ibarra, appearing unwell, is about to speak with Maria Clara when the commotion erupts. After the battle, Ibarra quickly prepares to flee, but is arrested by civil guards who demand he accompany them for investigation.
Elias, after his confrontation with Ibarra, is overcome with his family's tragic past. Hearing the uprising, he returns to Ibarra's house. Learning of Ibarra's arrest, Elias quickly enters the library, finds Ibarra's packed belongings, and seeing civil guards approaching, sets fire to the incriminating papers to prevent them from finding evidence. He escapes with Ibarra's money, jewelry, and Maria Clara's picture. The fire quickly engulfs the house, exacerbated by exploding chemicals, destroying Ibarra's home.