The fourth young lady tells the emperor that she has come to see the princess, and that she can go to her study with her. The third princess begs the young lady not to disturb her treasure, but the fourth lady tells her that it is too dangerous for her to do so, and she will be punished if she falls. The young lady then tells the third princess that she is from the duke's mansion and that the prince's brother has found her a companion. The princess is shocked to find out that the companion is her parrot, which was given to her by her father. The fourth lady is furious and tells the princess that the parrot was given by her royal father, and if she does not return it before sunset, she will tell her father