Epilogue Summary

"Thies - Epilogue" Narration describes how, in the aftermath of the strike's resolution, the women continue the independent ways begun during the march. Meanwhile, Lahbib calls a meeting of the union leadership to decide what is to be done about Isnard, who is to retain his job. Narration then describes how, while they return to their jobs, the strikers refuse to do any work until Isnard is removed from his position of management. Later, as the workers protest and as train whistles shriek out their anger, the women re-form the march and advance on the Vatican. They are met by soldiers who promise not to shoot but who tell them they can go no further. In the Isnard's home, Edouard and Pierre try to convince the furious, resentful Isnard that he needs to leave, but he and his wife both refuse, his wife...