Lena becomes Rainer’s hostage. In the dungeons of the church, Woźniak finally settles accounts with Karkowski. The partisan pogrom continues. On the news of Janisz’s recovery, Colonel Jabłoński’s reinforcements go to the hospital. Katya, battered by Lebedev, agrees to answer some of his questions. Lewińska is trapped between the conditions set by her lover and obedience to the stern Lebedev.