Later that day, Ivan's daughter-in-law went to retrieve the eggs, but grandmother Chormoi takes offense at being accused of stealing.
Every accusation makes the enmity grow, the children learn from the example of their parents, and the feud goes on for six years.
Ivan eventually begins to feel sorry for Gabriel, but he refuses to see his own wrongdoing in the quarrel.
No neighbors will help Ivan save his belongings, and eventually the fire overtakes Gabriel's house as well.
Ivan finally realizes that it was his fault, and asks forgiveness from his father and from God.