Benyagai is terrified when she hears this plan.  She knows that she can expect no mercy from the monkeys if her deception is uncovered, but she is equally sure that her uncle will deal with her ruthlessly if she refuses to do his bidding.  Alone and friendless' at the court, she has no choice but to give her assent.  Weeping, Benyagai mounts the chariot that Totsagan puts at her disposal and is taken to the park where Nang Secda is held prisoner.

On the way, she stops to tell her mother Dreechada of the mission that Totsagan has thrust on her.  Still weeping, Benyagai asks her what she should do.

The sight of her daughter's unhappiness brings home sharply to Dreechada the hopelessness of their position, and she is unable to restrain her own tears.  She counsels Benyagai to obey the orders of the demon king and to pray to the gods for their protection.