In this short scene, the young master of a bandit explains to his master why he beat up the son of the prefect. The young master tells him that beating the son could kill him. He says that if the emperor were to visit today, he would not let the son leave. He tells the master that if his people attack again, his sword will not miss the next time. The master tells his mother that the son is tougher than they thought. She tells him to take the son to a doctor.