Dudley falls into a depression and wanders across the town until he runs into a drunken Kim, who offers him shelter at his cave in the woods. Darling tells Dudley of Snidely's plans and newfound popularity and takes him to see a Gala Ball in Snidely's honor. Despite Kim's warning not to challenge Snidely due to his loss of favor, Dudley comically attempts to take Nell back from Snidely, but loses pathetically.
Dudley plunges into a depression and wanders through town until he stumbles upon a drunk Kim, who provides him shelter in his cave in the woods. Darling informs Dudley about Snidely's schemes and growing popularity, then takes him to a Gala Ball honoring Snidely. Despite Kim's advice against challenging Snidely due to his diminished status, Dudley humorously tries to reclaim Nell from Snidely but fails miserably.