Meg tries her last ploy with the Prefect while thinking about the future and Jouin tries to find out the whole truth about Sabran and in the process damaging his chances of keeping Jeanne.
Prefect Lepine gets help from the anarchists while Guerin organises the riots planned for Rue Chabrol.
Jules Guerin takes refuge in Rue Chabrol. Fiersi distances himself from Puybaraud because he's sickened by the Berger case, giving Jouin an essential clue in his investigation.
As more evidence appears against Sabran in the investigation into Josephine's murder, Meg has fallen under his spell.