Gangadhar is furious. Daima slaps Ganga. Laxmibai is upset. Jankibai too taunts Gangadhar that people will speak about the heirless queen. Gangadhar tells Laxmibai that people will talk and it is not wise to listen to them. Laxmibai tells Gangadhar that she vows to sacrifice everything to bear an heir for Jhansi. Daima and Ganga tremble with fear when they are summoned by Gangadhar. Laxmibai tells Gangadhar to forgive Ganga. Gangadhar tells Daima to live in the palace and take care of Laxmibai so that she can conceive. Ellis visits Gangadhar and tells him that Jhansi need not fear East India Company taking over. Ellis tells Gangadhar that he would love to take part in the religious ceremonies. Gangadhar is impressed by Ellis's interest in the Indian tradition and culture. During the 'aarti'(singing of the hymn), a lizard falls on Jankibai's hand and she throws the burning lamp in fear.