 The two discuss the position of "poet" and the art of poetry, and rest on the conclusion that the page is not a poet but rather a lover of poetry, and that he is neither rich nor poor, but rather comfortable enough financially to be able to spare a coin or two.Preciosa refuses to keep the poem until the page agrees to take back his money, which he does.The two part ways and Preciosa continues on her journey through the city to find the house of Andrés and his father.