Victoria is relieved and grateful that Zofloya has somehow disposed of the body. Shortly after Berenza’s death, Victoria decides to enact her plan: she confesses her passionate love to Henriquez and asks him to marry her. Henriquez is disgusted: he has never liked Victoria, he is devoted to Lilla, and he thinks it is far too soon after her husband’s death for her to be seeking a new spouse. Victoria is enraged by his rejection, but she feigns sadness and embarrassment. Henriquez is softened when he thinks Victoria is sad and ashamed and says that he forgives her.

Victoria laments to Zofloya that Henriquez still does not love her. She expresses her longing for Lilla to die; Zofloya offers to help but says that it will be too suspicious if Lilla is killed. He tells Victoria to climb up to a high outlook near the castle the following day and await him there. A grateful Victoria tries to give Zofloya a priceless diamond, but he declines it. Early the next morning, Victoria waits at the high outcrop of rock, overlooking a waterfall.