Four years pass and famine-stricken serfs revolt against the hoarding nobles. A brave act makes Arnau's dream come true, and he later falls in love.

Joan confesses to Mar. Sahat learns of Arnau's plight and returns to Barcelona, where he devises a plan. Arnau and Francesca are brought face to face.

In 1319, serf Bernat flees from danger with infant son Arnau to his sister's home in Barcelona, where Arnau is blamed for a tragedy 10 years later.

Joan hears an alarming confession. Torn between two women, Arnau escapes by running off to war. Searching for Arnau, Aledis has a fateful encounter.

After rescuing two children, Arnau is rewarded with a lucrative new career. He later adopts a spirited orphan and gets revenge against the Puigs.

After a close brush with death, Arnau starts to see Mar in a different light, but King Pedro has other plans for him. Aledis learns Arnau is alive.

Convinced Mar is leading Arnau down an evil path of temptation, Joan helps Elionor with a plan to get rid of her. Margarida Puig visits Elionor.

A remarriage leads to a change of residence and occupation for Bernat and Arnau, while Joan is offered an opportunity to get an education.