The monster decides to reveal himself in the hope that men will be able to see past his ugliness.
One day whenFelix, Agatha, and Safie are out for a walk, he enters the cottage and introduces himself to De Lacey, sensing that the blind man will not be prejudiced against him.
The conversation starts well, but just then the family returns.
Felix attacks the monster, Safie runs in terror, and Agatha faints.
The monster flees.