Ditchly and Ilrick's pranks have got the better of them and Pod reminds them what being a Borrower means.

Miss Menzies and George are delighted to find they both know about the Borrowers.

Imprisoned in an attic the Borrowers must escape. They have five days before the Platters are to put them on public display. Arrietty persuades Pod and Homily to build a balloon.