After being kidnapped by a conquistador, an indigenous woman returns to her tribe with the help of her Spanish lover, but a turn of events destroys her trust in him.

After Pedro frees Catalina, the two flee, but Catalina sustains a serious injury; as Pedro nurses Catalina, a bond develops between them.

Pedro proposes an idea to the mine's owner that could benefit everyone; Nicuesa puts the convent under surveillance.

After the governor orders Catalina's return to Nicuesa, Father Bartolomé and Catalina plead their case before the government official.

After finding Mencia beaten, Pedro attacks Linares; during the ensuing scuffle, Fernando gets shot, and Pedro must save him.

Beatriz offers intelligence to Andres in exchange for her passage on a ship; Nicuesa's men abduct Enriquillo and hold him in exchange for Catalina.