Relations between Seymour and his father deteriorated. Django suspects John's son of betraying the community by delivering information to Elizabeth. To find out, Django and John secretly organize two new expeditions. The first will convoy barrels of oil; Seymour will only know of the existence of the second, containing only water. If it is attacked, Seymour will be unmasked.

John learns that Seymour nearly set fire to the city, before fleeing to find Elizabeth. To defend the city, John is determined to raise an army, a bellicose desire that greatly displeases Sarah. In addition, memories come back to haunt the young woman.