The next morning, Si says that he has come to the brothel because he often needs to drink. Si asks if he hates the place, and the young man says he does. Si tells him that rumors about him in high society can get him attention, and that if he says a few things about him, he'll be able to get some attention. Si says he doesn't plan on going there, but if he does need to go, he will go. Si tries to get Si to explain the reason for his behavior, but Si can't remember what he said. He says he raised a tiger cub, and now he's scared of the place. Si grabs the tiger cub's eyes and tries to calm him down, but the cub grabs his throat and bites him. Si's bleeding, and he needs to get up and fight.