As the sky progressively darkens, the Money Lender makes a big decision. He decides to round up all the rich people and get them to sneak out of the town. There’s no time to wait until nightfall, so instead of the protective cover of darkness, they’re going to have to crawl out on their hands and knees in broad daylight. The plan is for them all to take refuge in a different town while the storm ravages Avonville. But how will the poor people react when they get wind of this cowardly exodus?