The scene opens in the courtyard of the palace, where the prince and his wife are waiting to be married. The prince asks his father why he is there, and the prince explains that he has come to see if the marriage order can be lifted. He tells his father that he is in love with a different girl, and he wants to marry her, but his father refuses to allow it. He then tells the prince to take a waist token from him, which will allow him to visit the palace anytime. He asks the prince why he came to the courtyard so stealthily, and wonders why the prince is looking at him with so much affection. He also asks why his heart is pounding so fast, and why he looks like he has to hurry up. He summons his son or brother to meet him.