Calista sneaks out of her mother's house to meet Adorio, only to encounter Caldoro instead; and Caldoro, prompted by Durazzo, lets her believe that he is Adorio, and escorts her away. Shortly after, Adorio arrives to encounter Mirtilla, who is also fleeing Iolante's house; he mistakes the maid for Calista, and she allows the misapprehension and departs with him.
Calista secretly leaves her mother's home to meet Adorio, but instead runs into Caldoro. Caldoro, prompted by Durazzo, convinces her that he is actually Adorio and takes her away. Later, Adorio shows up to encounter Mirtilla, who is also escaping from Iolante's house; however, Adorio mistakenly thinks Mirtilla is Calista, and she allows the confusion and leaves with him.