The Governess is shocked to learn that her son has committed suicide. She tells the Governess not to tell her daughter-in-law about the incident, as it would be too embarrassing. She also tells her son not to mention the incident to anyone else. She says that she is afraid that it will be too late. She asks her son if his brother is still alive, and he says that he is. She begs him to forgive her, and she tells him that he was kind to her, not because of her name. She then tells him to take his men and leave, as she is sure that he will not come back