At the beginning of the month of May, Birdy witnesses her mother going into labor and having a new son, who is named Robert. Birdy is upset that her mother was able to have another child so quickly after the death of her younger brother, and she feels jealous and resentful of the attention that her mother is giving to her new son.
During this time, Birdy also comes into contact with a young monk named Brother Luke. Brother Luke is kind and gentle, and he seems to understand Birdy's feelings. Birdy begins to feel a strong attraction to Brother Luke, but she knows that it would be wrong to pursue a relationship with him because he is a monk.
As the month progresses, Birdy becomes increasingly frustrated with the constraints of her life. She feels like she is being forced to conform to a set of expectations that she does not agree with, and she longs for freedom and independence.
One day, Birdy's father visits her and tells her that he has arranged for her to be married to a wealthy man named Sir Geoffrey. Birdy is horrified by this news, and she tries to refuse the marriage. However, her father insists that she go through with it, and Birdy is left feeling hopeless.
The chapter ends with Birdy feeling trapped and alone. She knows that she cannot escape her fate, and she is filled with despair.