Summary

The next section shifts to Simon's perspective. Simon fears being associated with a witch but pledges to stand beside Katharina, which is a fundamental part of his nature. He explains that he typically keeps to himself. He makes saddles for a living. He lives near the church which makes people think he attends, though he does not. Katharina did not approach him when she first moved in next door and seemed to go out of her way not to pay any attention to him. One day, she brought him some cowslips, saying it would help his cough. She mentioned the inn her father owned in Eltingen and was surprised when Simon said he did not know it. Simon's daughter Anna arrived. Her face is scarred from smallpox and Katharina noted that some women wear face powder. Simon could tell Anna was about to...