We're back at Madame Bovary's house, where Madame Poins has been hanging out with Mr. Lorry. Madame Poin tells Madame Lorry that she's going to the ball tonight, and Madame Boyard is there to help her prepare for the ball. She's wearing a fancy dress, and she'd better get ready because Madame Boley is going to be wearing a lot of makeup that night.