Amleto and Laerte briefly fight. Amleto claims that he loved Ofelia (Io quella morta amai). Claudio urges Laerte to come away, referencing a secret plan to deal with Amleto.
A short fight erupts between Amleto and Laerte.  Amleto declares his love for Ofelia (I loved Ofelia, who is dead), while Claudio advises Laerte to leave, hinting at a covert strategy to handle Amleto.