The next morning, the three men discuss the events of the previous night. They decide to look for Lysander, who they believe is dead. They also decide to search for Elmire, who has disappeared. Elmire's body has been found in the forest, and they are certain that she is alive. The three men decide to use her power in their battle against the Oracin. They ask her to poison them, but she refuses, saying, "I'm doing it. " The men decide that they must kill all the Oracians before Elmire awakens.