The Governess is shocked to find that the Governess has declared herself the queen of the house. She tells her daughter-in-law that she wants to hurt her, but that she also wants to protect her brother from harm. She says that her father cannot do anything to her, even if he likes her, because she does not confess her love for him. She asks her father to let her see that she is not self-righteous or shameless, and she tells him to get out of her way so that she can see that her back is fine. She gives her daughter the burn ointment and tells her to stay undressed so that the ointment can be applied. She then tells her son to protect his brother.