The Buddhist Monastery is a haven of peace while clashes continue and grow harsher outside. The Lama regains his concentration and the ability to meditate along with his brethren, while Kim is in a state of crisis. He feels that he has failed his mission and condemns the Buddhist priests for their indifference towards what is going on outside. The arrival of the British led by Bennet, who mistreat and offend the monks but do not get any reaction from them. The British besiege the nearby village where only defenseless women and children live. Kim urges the monks to react. The monks, led by Kim, proceed to free the women and children and lead them to the safety of the monastery. When the soldiers burst upon the village, they find it deserted and suspect the interference of the monks. The monastery is searched: the women, children, Kim and the Lama are in hiding. A kind British soldier discovers the children and the women in hiding but does not give them away. Bennet’s plans are once again thwarted by Kim. The British depart. The monastery becomes a place of hospitality. Among the refugees Kim meets Jasmine and discovers that Red Beard has been captured by the British and sentenced to death. He is locked up in a fortress and his execution is close at hand. Kim leaves the monastery and sets off to free Red Beard with Jasmine.