In this chapter, we are introduced to a new character, a young man who has just arrived in the city. The young man, who we learn is called "Rounce," asks the young man if he is really a ghost. Rounce replies that he is, and that he just arrived at the same time that Rounce's friend, Bhakkhu, has died. He asks Rounce how long he's been in this city, and Rounce says that he'll stay for a week, and then invite Rounce to come live with him in heaven. He's not a god of death, he says, and he doesn't want to hurt Rounce, so he won't kill him. He tells Rounce that he will be friends with Rounce and invite his friend to come to heaven with