Villagers confront Blaire in an orchard, accusing her of stealing saplings. Blaire insists she’s only gathering wild grass and shows what she collected. The argument escalates: accusations and shouted threats erupt while neighbors warn that Mr. Lawson wants the land for income. The crowd pressures the chief; one villager kneels and pleads for calm. After a tense bargain someone vows to change and announce they’ll go home. Blaire leaves amid the uneasy promises, and the village’s fragile truce — plus the land’s uncertain future — remains unresolved.