He discusses Pyles behaviour at the American legation, but Pyle isn't present. Fowler goes to the north, joining a bombing command doing dive-bombing. It makes clear how cruel this is,also the captain realizes this. He hates doing it. After the raid they visit an opium and whore house.
Fowler is to tired to do anything but smoke opium.
Coming home at Saigon, the lonely Fowler meets Pyle in his apartment. There is a letter from Fowlers employer telling he may stay another year in Saigon. Fowler and Pyle remain Friends and discuss the war. Fowler warns Pyle not to trust general Th. Fowler looks for a new flat.