Having gained a semblance of humanity, Fushi sets off on his own. He encounters Pioran again, who teachers him words and writing, helping him live as a human being.
I tried to give the donkeys water 
and they ran away on me,
Als ich den Esel tränken wollte,
ist das dumme Vieh davongeprescht
quand j’ai voulu les faire boire,
Quando ho provato ad abbeverare gli asini
mi sono scappati e da allora vivo all'addiaccio...