The scene opens with a description of the annual summit of the constellations, which takes place every 100 years. It is held every year and is attended by representatives from all over the world. Rigel, one of the leaders of the Comte de Nesle, is looking for his son, who has been missing for some time. He tries to find him, but he is too busy staring at the door to notice him. He turns to look at the other leaders, who are also looking for their son, but they ignore him.