An export inspection explodes when buyers discover a shipment of silk so thin its threads pull free and identify it as Mr. Chase's batch. Mr. Warren confronts Hermes and Mr. Lorenz, accusing them of trying to pass off garbage meant for Hanoveris. Lorenz cites his father's revolutionary veteran status and offers double compensation, begging for another chance. Warren refuses, declaring the deal ruined and vowing to make sure they can't do business in the industry. The episode ends with Lorenz and Hermes facing collapse of the Hanoveris export deal and the threat of being shut out of the industry.