The scene opens with a soliloquy by the Governess, in which she tells Lockwood that he should stay away from the city. Lockwood replies that he can't stay in the city because it's too dangerous for him. He tells her that he's going to pay off his father's debts. Lockwood says he'll do whatever he can to help Lockwood. The Governess says that she's willing to be his concubine if he doesn't mind. She asks Lockwood why he took so long to make the duck slices. The duck slices are fresh, so they took some time to make. Lockwood explains that it took him a while to get there. He says that Lockwood's wife is crying because her husband saved him just now . Lockwood asks if she'd get feelings for him if he got feelings for her. He replies that she has occupied his heart and soul. Lockwood then shows off