In the market a group of youths hurls insults at an elderly butcher and his son, Felix, accusing them of causing another boy’s ruin. The crowd singles out a girl, Tamara, and taunts the old man. When the abuse escalates, Felix’s father steps in, declares he believes his son and insists he will take them away now, pulling Felix and the girl free. The bullies refuse to back down, promise revenge and close ranks around them. As they try to leave, one taunts, "You want to leave? Let's see if you're lucky enough," leaving their escape uncertain.