- While Sadima helps Rinka make cheese, she says that at home they use herbs. According to Rinka, they can't afford herbs, since only royal families are allowed to sell them in the city.
- Oops—Sadima has her own stash of dried herbs, since she didn't know about the law.
- Rinka says that as an Eridian she believes that the fruits of the earth and the mind should be shared by all people. This reminds Sadima of the Gypsy woman she'd seen at the well, and they start talking about the old Gypsy songs.
- Turns out Rinka's mother was a Gypsy, and so Rinka knows a bunch of their songs. She begins to teach them to Sadima.
- It's pay day and Rinka gives Sadima a few extra coins, saying she's worth it. Sadima cooks a nice big meal for everyone and Franklin happily kisses her.
- Somiss, however, has decided to stop eating, since he believes it clarifies his thoughts. This doesn't seem like the best idea ever.