The next day, the Spanish man arrives and Mensia is immediately attracted to him. They spend a lot of time together and eventually fall in love. However, Mensia is worried about what people will think of her relationship with the Spanish man, as she is a widow.
One day, Padre Salvi tells Mensia that the Spanish man is actually a wealthy friar who was sent by the church to test her virtue. Mensia is heartbroken and feels betrayed by Padre Salvi and the Spanish man. She decides to leave the town and go to a convent to become a nun.
The story ends with Mensia preparing to leave for the convent. She says goodbye to her friends and family and leaves, taking only her memories with her.