In this chapter, we learn that the contract between the witch and the human is irrevocable. In other words, the witch can do whatever she wants with the human, but the human can only do what the witch wants him to do. This is why the witch gives the human the gift of love. The witch tells the boy that she will give him the gift in return for his safety. She tells him to stand up and take the gift. The boy says that he doesn't need the gift, since he's a human. He'll hurt the witch sooner or later.