JKR;Written Update 28th Oct '10

The palace guard stops Alex from entering the palace. Alex learns from the guards that Gangadhar Rao is visiting the country while Laxmibai has left for Bithoor.

Tatya Tope informs Laxmibai that the way to Bithoor was blocked and he needs to find an alternate route. Tatya Tope goes ahead in search of the route.

Gangadhar Rao has a tough time resolving caste riots in Jhansi. Nelson mocks Gangadhar Rao that the British would be better placed to handle the violence. He also adds that the news of this mishap must reach Fort Williams. Gangadhar Rao refuses to be cowed down by Nelson.

Tatya Tope's horse senses trouble and it refuses to proceed further. The horse gets uncontrollable and Tatya Tope falls in a pit of quick sand. On the other hand, Laxmibai gets worried about Tatya Tope. She and her guards go in search of Tatya Tope and are attacked by dacoits. Laxmibai succeeds in defeating them. She manages to rescue Tatya Tope. The duo then battles it out with the remaining dacoits.

A dacoit tries to attack Laxmibai from behind but fails after Alex shoots the dacoit. Laxmibai thanks Alex for saving her life. She learns from Alex that he has been appointed to protect the king and the queen of Jhansi.