Bert and Grace are anxious about what John might say if he recovers his power of speech.
Bert and Eyre are arrested and George Allingham's principles will decide their fate.
The villagers protest when their traditional paths are blocked by the Big House.
Grace is inspired by Bill Gibby to take an interest in life beyond the confines of the village. John is finally making a success of their farm but starts to feel that Grace is growing away from him.