Squire Edwards' escalating corruption and power grab, driven by greed for Avery's gold and a desire to maintain control over the village's smuggling operation.

In the Church crypt, Ben and Polly—already accused of kidnapping the Doctor—are now falsely implicated in the Churchwarden’s murder by the Squire, who seizes the opportunity to eliminate potential threats …

In a tense, conspiratorial exchange, Kewper and the Squire abandon their earlier hesitation and fully commit to outmaneuvering Pike by seizing Avery’s hidden gold for themselves. Kewper reveals his knowledge …