Ben and Polly vs. the village authorities and Pike's manipulations as they try to clear their names after being framed for the Churchwarden's murder.

Ben and Polly descend into the church crypt to search for clues about the Churchwarden’s murder, their investigation revealing the Churchwarden’s paranoia and potential hidden wealth. Their conversation hints at …

In the Squire’s study, Polly’s desperate attempt to expose Pike and Cherub’s villainy collapses under their calculated deception. The Squire, already predisposed to distrust outsiders, dismisses her warnings as baseless …