The three of them discuss the events of the previous week. They have received a copy of the order to retreat from the front lines, but they do not know how to react to it. They decide that they will wait until the order has been given to retreat before attacking. They are afraid that if they are attacked, they will be crushed to death. They hope that the sight of their faces will enable them to identify the source of the attack. They also hope that their eyes will not be able to see the faces of their attackers. They agree that it is better for them to keep the woman in their sight for as long as possible.