When a detached German sea mine is washed ashore just down from the hotel, it‘s the beginning of a dramatic end to the guests' holiday. But by then, the young German soldier Stefan is to be put in front of a court-martial, Mrs. Frigh needs to find out what happened to the charming fraud Emil Høyer, and actor Weyse will fall subject to an unreasonable accusation of having taken a political stand. In the meantime, Amanda once more has need of Lieutenant Kiessling, while Merchant Madsen's relationship with the occupying power is put to a conclusive test.