Don Jaime spends his time teaching fencing to the sons of the nobility.

Don Jaime remains detached from the conversation, until commotion outside forces him to investigate.

That night, Don Jaime dreams of a doll missing its eyes.

When Don Jaime goes to visit for their daily fencing, he is brought in and interrogated.

Don Jaime returns to his home to find that Cárceles is missing.

Cárceles dies in the hospital from his wounds, and Don Jaime is allowed to go.

Though certain now that his life is in danger, Don Jaime decides not to flee the country.

The ensuing duel leaves Don Jaime wounded in his side.

Don Jaime turned his back on me.

But the young couple promise to stay together regardless Don Jaime's objection.