Harun Al-Rashid discusses with Al-Abbasah the matter of wedding her to Ja'far Al-Barmaki. A decree is issued to replace all the Barmakids working in the palace with those loyal to Harun.
The news of Hassan's death leaves everyone devastated. Harun urges his men to defeat the leaders of the Barmakids. Ahmad sells his ring to liberate Sirin.
Aba Hashem thwarts an attempt to assassinate Harun Al-Rashid with a poisonous dagger. Yahya Al-Barmaki is arrested, and orders are given to execute Ja'far Al-Barmaki.