At the manor, Ms. Gale tells His Grace she saw Morgan—His Grace's wife—being intimate with a man after Morgan moved in with the Gales. Ms. Gale admits she couldn't see the man's face, so the claim lacks proof. Despite that, a command is issued to send Marge Gale to military encampments as a comfort woman; Marge begs for mercy. The order sparks a violent scramble: relatives clash, servants flee, and a companion is struck. As the household reels, a servant reports, "Someone claimed they saw your wife," leaving the scandal unresolved and demanding an immediate decision.