Lactantio praises the Duchess, who, according to a vow made upon her husband's death, has remained abstinent for seven years. He asks his lover, Aurelia, if she would follow the Duchess' example if he died. Aurelia replies that she would drop dead on the spot if Lactantio died.
Lactantio commends the Duchess, who, in accordance with a vow she made upon her husband's passing, has abstained from intimacy for seven years. He inquires of his paramour, Aurelia, whether she would emulate the Duchess' example if he were to perish. Aurelia responds that she would succumb instantly on the spot if Lactantio were to die.