The chapter opens with a warning to the protagonist not to go out alone, as the hermit is on his way. He tells the protagonist to throw a book at the hermit, who is called the "witch." The protagonist is horrified by the idea of throwing the book at a witch, but the protagonist refuses to believe it. The protagonist returns to his seat and asks the hermit why he always leaves so quickly after class is over. The hermit tells him that he is going to do a part-time job because he hates gossiping people more than witches do. When the protagonist asks if he is hungry, the hermit replies that he does not want to be hungry. He then asks the protagonist if there is any good that has happened since he came to his restaurant, and the protagonist replies that there is nothing good since he has come to his establishment. The narrator then asks if the protagonist is hungry and the hermit responds that the protagonist does not have any food. The chapter ends with the protagonist begging the hermit to help him call an ambulance.