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 falls into depression and wanders the town until he finds shelter with a drunk person. Darling informs him about Snidely's plans and growing popularity, then takes him to a Gala Ball honoring Snidely. Despite Kim's caution against challenging Snidely due to his reduced influence, Dudley attempts to reclaim Nell from Snidely but fails.