Locksmith Gabriel Varden visits the Maypole Inn and incurs the wrath of his shrewish wife. The story of a murder committed years ago in the village is recounted.
Simon Tappertit undertakes a midnight errand and Gabriel Varden learns more about a recently arrived stranger.
Joe Willet rides into London with plans to go courting. Mr. Chester visits the Maypole and uses Barnaby to send a message to Mr. Haredale.
Mr. Chester and Mr. Haredale plot to interfere in Edward and Emma's romance. Chester tells his son he must marry for money, and Mrs. Rudge receives a threat.
Mrs. Varden and her family visit the Maypole. Dolly meets with an unfortunate occurrence whilst delivering a note from Edward to Emma.
Busybody Simon Tappertit meddles in the lives of others while Mrs. Rudge reaches a fateful decision. Hugh intercepts another letter.
Lord George Gordon arrives at the Maypole Inn, an event which brings grave consequences for many residents of the village.
Mrs. Rudge and Barnaby flee in order to escape the Stranger's threats but are later discovered. Mrs. Varden, influenced by Lord Gordon, joins the Protestant Association.
Simon Tappertit meets Dennis, the hangman and Haredale's life might be in danger when he meets an old school chum.
A petition is presented by Lord Gordon and the Protestant Association and Simon Tappertit finds his way to greatness.
Emma and Dolly's lives are in danger as the village is beset by riots and calamity. Willet sees a ghost, and Barnaby is jailed.
The rioters capture Gabriel Varden and try to force him to open all the prison locks. Meanwhile Barnaby has another encounter with the Chigwell Road robber.
Barnaby, Dennis, and Hugh find themselves in jail, where they may face even harsher punishment. Gabriel Varden throws a party, and many loose ends are tied up.
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