Miss Judd punishes Harpy after he attacks a senior: she strips him of his post and sends him to the northern watermelon fields. A slave who spoke out of turn is unexpectedly promoted to head slave and given command over all male slaves. Meanwhile a strong, good-looking man surprises others with a powerful strike; some whisper he could be an Awakener while others angrily deny it. The reassigned slave worries about losing access to the ladies. They decide to report the Awakener suspicion to Lord Jax, and one person immediately departs to find him, promising rewards.