The Buddhist Monastery is a haven of peace while clashes continue and grow harsher outside. The Lama regains his concentration and the ability to meditate along with his brethren, while Kim is in a state of crisis. He feels that he has failed his mission and condemns the Buddhist priests for their indifference towards what is going on outside. The arrival of the British led by Bennet, who mistreat and offend the monks but do not get any reaction from them. The British besiege the nearby village where only defenseless women and children live. Kim urges the monks to react. The monks, led by Kim, proceed to free the women and children and lead them to the safety of the monastery.