 Von Basil has all his personal belongings taken from him; the only variety in his every-day routine is the guardian who provides him with food.Berger is pressured not only by Irene, who feels neglected, but also by his superior Hartmann, as von Basil keeps the hiding-place of the art treasures a secret even after six weeks of isolation.As von Basil pretends to be cooperative and is brought to a questioning, he succeeds in stealing a book from a coat pocket.