In which the household at Haytersbank Farm is thrown into sudden disquiet by the arrival of a warrant and the looming arrest of Daniel Robson, whose resolute spirit and the steadfast support of those around him underscore the gravity of the troubled times. Meanwhile, Philip, burdened with responsibility and sympathetic concern, swiftly sets about seeking legal counsel and arranging care for the family, all amidst a community tense with divided loyalties and stormy weather.