The boys, having disguised themselves, are coming on hard to each other’s girlfriends. The girls are filled with righteous indignation — although the boys can’t tell if it’s sincere or for show.

Meanwhile, the two schemers behind this ruse are confident the girls’ outrage will succumb to passion.

Dammi un bacio, o mio tesoro

Vid’s re-imagining: “Face-to-Face
Lorenzo Da Ponte’s original text here
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Ah, signor, son rea di morte

Vid’s re-imagining: “With Open Eyes, Part 2
Lorenzo Da Ponte’s original text here
Status: Available

The gig is up. The girls’ infidelity has been exposed. Mortified, they instantly swear their fidelity anew. The boys, while shocked, instantly forgive their lovers.

Meanwhile, the two masterminds of the scheme are feeling vindicated. But only one of them questions whether their trickery was justifiable.