While Antonio and his wife prepare to consummate the marriage, Puri attempts to place another curse outside the house using a dead cat, but is chased away by villagers who are monitoring at Antonio's behest. Puri flees outside of the town, and is met by a sheep herder who binds her arms and legs before raping her. The following morning, while bathing in a creek, Purif is greeted by Salvatore, an adolescent boy who has apparently recovered from a long illness. Shortly after having this encounter, Purif learns that Salvatore is on his deathbed, and that a priest has read him his last rites.
