Lupércio tells Cássio that Rodolfo is out of his mind. Catarina is irritated by the delay in the ceremony. Rodolfo is crowned and gives the speech in a confusing way, helped by Petronio. Amália doesn't believe that Afonso made the choice she wanted. Catarina catches Rodolfo in the palace corridor. Constantino and Mirtes stay together. Catarina watches Constantino and Mirtes kissing from afar.