The visitor in the inn tells about his origins in a family where the father would be rich if he could stop spending all him money on unnecessary things. The father calls his sons and tells them he will divide his money equally as long as they choose one of the professions he selects. The man, as the eldest, chooses the army. The second brother chooses a life as a merchant, and the third chooses a life in the church. The money is divided, and the boys leave. Once in battle, the man is taken captive and suffers many misfortunes during his imprisonment. He regales them with the intricacies and misfortunes of the battles and takeovers. At the end of this section, he reveals the story of one Don Pedro, who is Fernando's brother, and the man is relieved to hear of his current health and success.
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