Raba propounded: Can absolution be sought from confirmation, or not? Should you say, no absolution can be sought front confirmation, is there absolution from annulment, or not? — Come and hear: For R. Johanan said: One can seek absolution from confirmation but not from annulment. Rabbah propounded: What if [he said], 'It is confirmed to thee, it is confirmed to thee,' and then sought absolution of his first confirmation? — Come and hear: For Raba said: If he obtained absolution from the first, the second becomes binding upon him. Rabbah propounded: What if [he declares]. 'It be confirmed unto thee and annulled unto thee, but the confirmation be not valid unless the annulment had operated?' To Part b