Yet Rita, who had suffered frequently from the hand of Gaspar, refuses to return to be his wife. Gaspar, pretending he has lost the hand, induces Peppe to declare his love for Rita and his firm intention to remain as her husband. The crafty Gaspar, having achieved his purpose, takes his leave from the reconciled couple.
Despite suffering at the hands of Gaspar, Rita refuses to return as his wife. Gaspar pretends to have lost his hand, prompting Peppe to declare his love for Rita and his intention to stay married to her.  Gaspar then leaves after successfully manipulating the situation.