A man trapped and threatened with death claims to be a painter, not a spy, and begs for a chance to survive. He is offered an opportunity to paint a perfect portrait for Caesario, who is seeking talented artists in Roma. Despite initial confidence, he learns a previous painter failed and was executed, increasing pressure. His captors label him a fraud and threaten to stop him from escaping. The episode ends with him being presented before Caesario, leaving his fate uncertain as he faces the high stakes of proving his artistic skill under deadly conditions.