Arianthe overhears Bacanyi accusing Eliphus of lying about the nature of her voice. Angered, Eliphus uses "the voice" to stun Bacanyi and storms away. For the second time in their brief acquaintance, Bacanyi carries Arianthe to her wagon and deposits her in bed. Needing time to sort through his troublesome emotions, Bacanyi leaves on a scouting expedition.