Lucíola reveals to Catarina about a conversation she overheard between Virgílio and Diana, and the queen concludes that they are betraying her trust. Lucrécia suggests to Mother Benedita that the fair be held in Montemor. Brumela decides to shelter Afonso, Amália and Levi. Ulisses reprimands Selena for having told Diana where Amália is taking refuge. Lucíola tells Catarina that she saw Diana preparing to leave on horseback.