The dog sniffs a coded message left by Corporal francia. The message says that the patrol men are after the lieutenant, and that the lieutenant has a good chance of escaping. The dog says that he has no more use for the dog, as long as he has the collar. He tells the lieutenant that he is afraid of the people of the town, as they are weak and willed. He says that when the troops came, the town grew and prospered, but when they left, the people had no work and no place to live. They needed a nearby town to create industry to change their economy. The mayor turns around and looks him in the eye, thinking he is seeking help