Exasperated by the life he's forced to lead, the youth begs the elderly tutor Gregorio for help, and has him meet his wife. When, however, the Marquis arrives, Gilda remains trapped in Gregorio's room. She worries, for she must nurse her child: Gregorio is forced to fetch the baby and bring it to her, hidden under his cloak.
The young man, unhappy with his life, asks his tutor, Gregorio, to help him. He then arranges for Gregorio to meet his wife. However, when the Marquis arrives, Gilda remains trapped in Gregorio's room. She is worried because she must care for her child; Gregorio has to take the baby and bring it to her, hidden under his cloak.