In this short scene, we learn that the Governess's son is a carnivorous beast. The Governess is alone with the beast on an island, and he is the worst of the lot. He has been washed away by the waves, and his shoes have been torn off. He tries to put himself back together, but the beast has pricked him with wood chips. The beast is not pleased with him, and threatens to kill him if he does not leave the island.