In which the visiting justices conduct a superficial inquiry into the prison's workings, expressing unwavering confidence in the governor while dismissing the chaplain's earnest accusations and preaching style, leading to a tense confrontation that culminates in the chaplain’s defiant suspension. An unexpected investigator from the Home Office arrives to impartially examine the charges, prompting a rigorous legal debate on the limits of prison authority and the chaplain’s resolve to expose grievous injustices within the establishment.