The king has arrived, and the queen tells Lysander to spare the formality of a visit. The doctor has said that Lysander's disease is contagious, so he won't be able to hunt for his son. The queen says that she can help her with political affairs, and that theodore can stay too. Lysander says that he knows what game the king is playing, and he knows that the queen is playing a double game. The king supports the entire family, and Lysander never thought about competing with the queen.