On the first night of his marriage to Desdemona, the prince tells his servant that he will be more careful in his sex life because he is one of the "candi" , a group of people who have different social status than he does. Desdemonas fears are confirmed when she realizes that she has been measured for her wedding dress and that the prince has given her a gift: a pant pant, which he has entrusted to her. She gives it back to the prince, who promises to keep it safe.