The next morning, the Governess is surprised to learn that the teacher has gone to see the new king. The Governess tells the teacher that she will take care of him while he is away. She also tells him that she has allowed him to stay at his house for three months so that he can recover from his illness. She tells him to tell everyone that he has requested sick leave and that he should not be disturbed by anyone. She says that she is only concerned with the teacher-student relationship and has forbidden him to communicate with anyone outside of the kingdom. She adds that he is not allowed to speak to the outside world and has been placed in house arrest.