Commander Moss learns that General Howard's mother and sister have been captured by Doveport's magistrate for execution. He urgently orders a car to head to Doveport's station to intervene. Meanwhile, tensions escalate as Caleb resists and causes a scene, prompting concern from those around him. Mr. Foley seems indifferent to the conflict over a woman, revealing he no longer cares about her and ironically tells another man to 'enjoy' her. The episode ends on a tense note with pleas for mercy and threats exchanged, leaving the fate of the captives uncertain.