The next morning, the two men discuss the plan. The duke says that he's going to kill the emperor first, and then he'll send his men to find out who the traitorous man really is. The two men argue about whether or not the plan is too risky, but the duke says it's worth it, because he can find out what the man is really up to. He tells the men that they'll have to talk about the plan later, but first, he wants to talk to his brother, who's coming back soon. He wants to hide in the back of the room with him, so that he won't be caught. He says that if he drops the cup through the window, the emperor will come back and take him away, even with his life. He also says that the emperor is coming back, too, and that they should all go to the palace and be careful with the king. He's got something to tell the men, and he wants them to go out, but they refuse to do so. He reminds them that tomorrow is the day of the sacrifice, and they should come with him to watch their brother die.