As the new dean, he says, he'd like to say a few things about himself. First off, he wants to tell you that he's not as great as he thinks he is. Then he tells you about a letter he got from the army. It's from a general who tried to convince him to go to the border and join the army there. He's promoted to general, which means he'll be fighting a lot in his life. Yay! The war at the frontier has intensified, and joining the army would be a great way to get out of it. He tells you to go home and get ready for the war. He also tells you that the delegation from the academy is leaving for the border today. He wants to inform them about his decision. He goes off to look for his father.