Virgínia demands that Alika (Lúcia) be thrown out of the dance; Alika reacts indignantly. Mirinho announces that she is his guest and asks her to dance. Virgínia is furious. Back at the sugar mill, Mundica laments not being able to attend the dance and dances with Ciço. Mirinho harasses Alika and grabs her by the arm. Tonho comes to Alika's defense. Mirinho shoves him, and Tonho shoves back. Mirinho falls to the ground. Everyone reacts. Fortunato arrests Tonho.
