Ross decides not to stand for Parliament but George Warleggan decides to throw his hat into the ring.

Demelza discovers that Ross had a secret meeting with Elizabeth while fighting her own attraction to Hugh Armitage.

Ross is unable to help miners who are facing starvation because of a strike. Rowella blackmails Osborne.

Ross gets elected to Parliament. Hugh Armitage dies of a brain tumor. Osborne tries to have Morwenna committed to an asylum.

George continues to scheme for more power by planning to bankrupt Ross.