With Abe Lincoln’s election as President, secessionist feelings are running high. George Hazard pays a surprise visit to Orry at Mont Royal to apologize for what his fanatical sister said on his last visit. They resolve their differences and Orry finally gives his permission for Brett to marry Billy Hazard. Ashton is still out for revenge against Billy and arranges for him to be attacked on the street by thugs, though it turns out they’re not very successful. She then turns to Forbes Lamotte to get the deed done. Billy and Brett’s wedding seems to be just the right .
