In this chapter, the Governess attempts to convince the reader of the importance of military history. She tells the reader that in the past, wars were fought on multiple fronts, and that the military has always been a powerful force in politics. The Governess tells the audience that she is afraid that the two officers are hiding in the capital because they were planning to carry out a plot during the recent congress. She asks the reader if he has been bullied into going to work recently because he wants to find happiness in his life.