The Perfumist tells his grandfather that he knows the truth about the Queen's plan to poison her. He says that he gave the Queen opium, along with other deadly ingredients, before the new King came to power. He also says that the Queen has recorded all of her instructions for the preparation of the poison. He explains that he is under the King's command and thanks him for his help. He escorts the Queen dowager into her room and tells her not to let anyone in the room. He then tells her that she is safe and that he will marry her if she stops. He asks her to be careful, and she says that she has never regretted it and will not in the future