Hvitserk, standing afar and watching, observes the woman's attempts to silence her child, while her husband clearly flirts with other women. The man, drinking beer, tried to convince himself that it was not a problem of his but it truly was, when it concerned her. When he saw her trying to get ready, trying to look prettier for a man who clearly did not appreciate her efforts, Hvitserk noticed how she would pet her hair with her hand, nervous. and how she wanted to look beautiful for his sake. He was infuriated.