Aureliano Segundo is led by Petra Cotes to check in the bedroom, where he discovers a mule that appears emaciated yet shares a fierce spirit akin to its owner. This striking observation highlights both the mule’s and Petra's endurance despite their dire circumstances.
Petra, resolute and determined, has sustained the mule with her fierce energy. In a desperate act, she resorts to feeding the animal with expensive fabrics from her bedroom, including sheets and rugs, showcasing her attachment and the lengths to which she goes to provide care amidst their struggles.