Nicolaes follows Gilda out of the church and it soon becomes apparent that she has overheard everything. She begs her brother to reconsider his part in the plot, but he refuses and instead asks her to swear that she will not tell their father.
As Nicolaes follows Gilda out of the church, it becomes clear that she has overheard every detail. She appeals to her brother to reconsider his involvement in the plan, but he refuses and instead asks her to promise not to reveal their father's role.