 Alraune tells ten Brinken about their plans, but he refuses to let her go, his reasoning in that she will destroy him and herself, just as she did with the other men.He gives her the diary detailing who she is and her parent's and upon reading it, decides not to go away with Frank.Days later, the sulfur spring has died out and Dr.Mohn is threatening to expose ten Brinken for his illegal experiments.