Geologist Steve is kidnapped by bandit Lampião. Maria Bonita arranges a secret meeting. Lampião sends a message to the police chief to negotiate Steve's release.

Maria Bonita feels ill and Lampião discovers that she took an abortive tea. Alice influences Sergeant Libório to go after Lampião. Lieutenant Zé Rufino goes after Maria Bonita.

Zé Rufino goes to Joana's farm, determined to find out something about Lampião. Lampião is suspicious of Coronel. Maria Bonita is involved in an exchange of gunfire.

Maria Bonita manages to get rid of Zé Rufino, but realizes that one of her bandits was left behind. Linfolfo meets Lampião's brother. Maria Bonita meets her daughter again.

The body of Manoel Severo's wife is veiled. Lampião rebels and sends a message to Libório. Argemiro talks about Lampião's past. Libório and Lampião come face to face.

Sergeant Libório has the opportunity to shoot Lampião, but he fails. Maria Bonita has an outbreak of jealousy towards Joana and takes drastic measures. Argemiro meets Lampião.

Getúlio Vargas' letter changes the police's plans to catch Lampião. Dada searches for Maria Bonita urgently. Maria Bonita makes two requests to Lampião.

Maria Bonita intercedes for Steve Chandler. Coronel decides to betray Lampião. Lampião and the cangaceiros celebrate one last time without knowing the ambush that awaits them.