Griffenfeld changes places with the sentry, and says that he must. Griffenfeld is delighted that, once again, all of his practical jokes are working beautifully, but his daughters are starting to feel some remorse over their treatment of Erling and Tortenssen. The new nobles make a pretence of behaving haughtily towards the young ladies, but soon crumble before the feminine tears.
Griffenfeld swaps positions with the guard, and declares that he must. Griffenfeld is thrilled that, once more, all of his practical pranks are functioning flawlessly, but his daughters are beginning to feel regret over their treatment of Erling and Tortenssen. The new aristocrats feign haughty behavior towards the young women, but soon break down under the feminine tears.