In a tense moment, Dougal is left reeling from a powerful blow, questioning the force behind it. He jokingly suggests that his assailant deserves to face a brutal fate in a bear-baiting pit for the pain he has caused him. Struggling to regain his composure, he is supported by his companions Sophia and Mary, who help him stand as the wind picks up and dust swirls around them.

As they struggle against the elements, Mary alerts the group to the gathering storm clouds, noting that this is the third ominous formation they've seen that day. Sophia, feeling increasingly uneasy, urges everyone to seek shelter. Despite the storm overhead, Dougal remains preoccupied with his injury, indicating how much the encounter has affected him both physically and mentally.