In this chapter, the prince explains to irina how the "sand of truth" works. He tells her that the hourglass is one of the royal treasures, and that it is used to answer questions with "yes" or "no" . For example, the hourglass can reveal that the hair of the princess is black, or that the polar bears will go extinct in five years. The prince tells irina that he loves her and will never change his feelings for her.