The gypsy girl agrees to tell her story if Bridge tells his. Bridge calls his companions from hiding. Bridge tells his story, ending with the statement they had followed the footprints of her and the bear. The gypsy girl says her name is Giova. Her father, a drunken thief so evil that even the gypsies threw him out, died of a fit.
Bridge suggests they work together.
Giova agrees but wants to know about Willie. Willie promises silence, but Bridge doesn't trust him. Bridge admonishes the Kid. The girl draws away from the Kid. Bridge tells her not to judge the Kid too harshly.