Veserod walks towards her.
- Just don't be scared of my scars.
- Thank you... - They lay in bed, and after the act, in the ensuing silence, the woman found nothing else to break it. - I... I know I'm a useless person, a cripple incapable of seeing the world around her, a desperate woman... But please, don't leave me. - She began to cry. - Can you... Can you make me your mistress and be with someone else, just... just don't forget me!