In this short scene, we are introduced to a new character, Lady Grilias, who has just escaped from the castle. We learn that the duke is angry with her for disobeying his orders and leaving the castle earlier in the day. The duke is also angry because three girls have recently been murdered outside the castle, and he wants to make sure that she is safe. Lady grilias tells us that she would not run away if the duke did not lock her up. She says that she wants to be obedient and not run around.