Kumud sneaks into Saraswatichandra's room at night. She sees his face for the first time while he is asleep. Kumud asks him to convey his decision to Vidyachatur and leave her house at once. The next morning, Saraswatichandra tours the village. He recalls his mother, Saraswati's advice to obey his father at all times. He saves a kid from drowning in the temple pond. The villagers accuse him of desecrating the holy pond. Kumud defends him.