1514. The peasants' uprising is over, Dózsa has been arrested. Werboczy tries to get the imprisoned peasant leader deny the revolution and offers him the lives of his people in exchange. In the breaks between the interrogations, Dózsa's recollections recount the events of the uprising. The battles have been accompanied by his disputes with priest Lorinc about revolution, the necessity of violence and the ruthless discipline employed towards their own people. His memories confirm Dózsa's decision. He denies nothing, accepting his execution and the throne on fire.