Sophie decides to save the hedgehogs, soon to be drowned by Fleurville's caretaker. She falls into the pond, pulling Marguerite in with her. The haymaker saves them. After a tasty meal, they go to see the beautiful orchard full of pear trees. Unable to resist, Sophie steals pears that were supposed to be left on the trees to ripen. Fedora accuses Camille who doesn't dare sat it was really Sophie. Mrs de Rosbourg understands what has happened but keeps quiet in order to keep Sophie out of trouble.