Escaping onto the estate grounds, Kayrla doesn't know whom to trust as she seeks a way to warn Tesca and the Duke of the assassin's presence.

Tesca, learning that Kayrla and the Duke's physician have disappeared, realizes that something is very wrong.

Kayrla, having escaped the assassin only to find herself trapped in a locked room and unable to warn anyone of the danger, seeks a way to escape her confinement.

The duel is fought.

Rejecting the assassin's offer to join him, Kayrla flees for her life into the darkest recesses of the Ducal estate.

Tesca makes his final preparations for the duel.

Kayrla finds the reason for the doctor's disappearance: An assassin seeking the Duke's life.

Kayrla discovers that the Duke's personal physician has disappeared and goes looking for him.

Tesca is unexpectedly drawn into accepting a duel on his master's behalf.

Kayrla, disguised as a serving maid, does her best to play the role she's been assigned during the fete.