The bursar's enquiries into the laxative incident have born fruit. Molly is proved innocent. The jealous Lady Elizabeth has laced her guests with the laxative to incriminate Molly. The squire is furious and the two men frogmarch her ladyship to the bursar's office where she is to be soundly caned. The first dose of the cane is applied by the bursar. Finally the squire dismisses him and completes the job of thrashing his wife personally. (CA78)