Times are hard for the locals as grain is being sold to the highest bidders abroad. A corn riot breaks out in Truro, and the Carne boys, innocent bystanders, are among those arrested. MP George Warleggan manipulates the trial against them, but Ross does his best to save them, impressing Sir Francis Basset, who wants him to stand in the upcoming election. Demelza is torn between her admirer, Hugh Armitage and Ross, but she and Ross look to rebuild their marriage. Caroline has good news for Dwight, while Morwenna continues to endure life with her husband.
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- Ross Poldark
- Demelza Poldark
- Morwenna Carne
- Dwight Enys
- Drake Carne
- Prudie
- Caroline Enys
- Sam Carne
- George Warleggan
- Elizabeth Warleggan
- Ossie Whitworth
- Prime Minister Pitt
- Constable
- Jago Martin
- Sir Francis Basset
- Lord Falmouth
- Hugh Armitage
- Zacky Martin
- Paul Daniel
- Tom Harry
- Justice Trehearne
- Wheal Leisure Miner
- Warleggan Footman
- Hangman's Assistant
- Footman Cardy
- Valentine Warleggan
- Beth Daniel
- French Spy in Le Coq Rouge
- Posh London Gent
- Belinda