Scaramouche, forced into a marriage he resents due to his partner's blindness, decides to play a cruel prank by letting go of their hand during a walk, causing them to lose track of him and step into traffic, resulting in a car accident. As he witnesses the devastating consequences of his actions, guilt overwhelms him, and he is forced to confront the depth of his cruelty and the pain he has caused. This moment marks a turning point, where be realizes his mistake.