Back in Canterbury, Micawber reveals that he has uncovered Heep's villainous scheme which has ruined both Mr Wickfield and Betsey Trotwood. Wickfield summons the police and Heep is arrested. In thanks, Betsey Trotwood offers to pay for a fresh start for the Micawbers in Australia, but at the harbour they are faced with a policeman who has a warrant for Mr Micawber's arrest - again for unpaid debts.
In return, Micawber discloses that he has discovered Heep's nefarious plan which has harmed both Mr Wickfield and Betsey Trotwood. Wickfield calls the authorities, and Heep is apprehended. As a gesture of gratitude, Betsey Trotwood offers to compensate for a new beginning for the Micawbers in Australia, but at the harbor they encounter a policeman who possesses a warrant for Mr Micawber's arrest - once more for unpaid debts.