In this chapter, we learn that Miss Jessel is the second aunt of the Governess. The Governess is grateful to her aunt for saving her from drowning, and she vows to repay her. She also reveals that she is worried about her father, who is stationed at the border with Poland all year round, and that he is unable to protect her and her family. She says that she looks on helplessly as she was tortured by poison, and when she is about to die, she knows who the enemies are.