The servant tells the others that he is not allowed to dance with them because he is a lowly servant. He tells them that he has been asked to dance at the ball, which is to raise money for renovations at the church. The servant says that he and cecil will not be able to raise enough money to cover the cost of the event, but that they will make a contribution in their own names. He says that the money will go to the church renovations, but the purpose is to offer financial assistance to the Peasan tod Wow, who is in need of help.