The next morning, Sergeant Red returns with a message from his company commander, Colonel Peterman. Peterman has granted Sergeant Red leave to take a "relieveration" for his "reward and prey" . Sergeant Red, however, is not satisfied with this news. He tells Peterman that he is concerned about his nosebleed, which he believes is caused by the oil splashes from Red's tent. He asks Peterman to examine him, but Peterman refuses to do so, saying that it would be inappropriate for him to examine a patient while he is "resting" for a reward.