In this short scene, Desdemona and Ventimiglia discuss the events of the previous night. Ventimagnoli tells his friend that he has just witnessed a violent confrontation between Ventimilia and Desdemone, and that he is certain that this is the result of a sexual relationship between the two of them. He also tells Ventimeglia that he will soon be returning to his native Italy, where he will be reunited with his wife.