In episode 2 of the miniseries (titled " Path of the Dead "), protagonists Lady Cornelia Locke and Sgt. Eli Whipp face a harrowing encounter that tests their resolve and defines their developing bond. Episode 2 Synopsis: "Path of the Dead"
: Eli delivers the baby, and despite Cornelia’s initial resistance to taking up a maternal role again, she finds herself caring for the children.
: Cornelia and Eli encounter three bushwhackers who have recently slaughtered a Mennonite family.
: When the men demand Cornelia's bags, a shootout ensues. Eli kills two of the men, while Cornelia takes down the third using a bow and arrow.