In this scene, we are introduced to a young woman named Milady, who has just returned from a trip with her husband. Milady tells us that she and her husband are having an affair, and that Milady is in love with Milady's husband, who is also her husband's brother-in-law. She tells Milady that she will be returning home tonight, and Milady asks Milady if she would like to be alone with her, since she will not be able to see Milady again until the following day