In this chapter, the young prince tells Zillah that he has finished his "duty" and is now ready to leave. Zillah asks him to go ahead and discuss the matter with him, but the prince refuses, saying that he is more interested in catching the scent of the wood than in the beauty of the flowers. He invites Zillah to visit him at his home near the city. The prince asks Zillah if he would like to have a drink with him.