Phineas Finn is in jail, awaiting trial for the murder of Mr. Bonteen. All of his friends rally around him, but the evidence, including Lord Fawn's testimony all works against him. There is a consensus that Mr. Emilius is the murderer but he seems to have an airtight alibi. Mrs Max Goesler takes up Phineas' case with a passion offering money to hire the best barrister available. She also decides to travel to Prague to see what evidence she might uncover. Laura Kennedy, now a widow, visits Phineas in prison and makes her feelings for him quite clear. Adelaide Palliser accepts Gerard Maule's proposal of marriage. They are penniless however and Glencora has a suggestion for her.
—garykmcd