This chapter opens with a soliloquy by the squire. He tells the young man that he is still cruel to him. He says that he has known him for ten years and that he chose the young woman over him. The young man says that if the news goes out, everyone will laugh at it, but he will bring him back to his family. He asks why he wants to sacrifice his life just to save him, and he replies that he will pay whatever price is necessary to save his life. He also says that since he has fallen into his hands, he will have to be his own boss. He then asks him to think carefully about how he will punish him, as he has been treating him so coldly in the past. He wonders how many innocent women have been deceived by his dashing face, and asks him what he should call himself. He adds that if he does not want to tell his grandmother about this, then he must think about his wife that can be killed at any moment. He finally decides to start his punishment. He wants to see his pretty face cry, and begs for mercy. He reminds him of a dog that is chained on a leash, and tells him to take off all his clothes