Angelica goes to see Sir Sampson and tells him that she has decided that it is time for her to marry. Sir Sampson confesses his admiration for her, and Angelica tells him that Valentine is not mad after all—and suggests that they should pretend to get married to force Valentine to reveal his ruse. Sir Sampson tries to persuade her to marry him in earnest, assuring her that there is a provision in his legal document that will allow him to keep his fortune and bequeath it to the children he and Angelica could have together. Angelica remains coy, saying that she must consult with her lawyer first before giving him her answer.

Sir Sampson and Angelica exit, and Tattle and Jeremy enter. Jeremy is assuring Tattle of a scheme that could lead Tattle into marrying Angelica: when “Angelica” shows up disguised as a nun thinking she is going to marry Valentine, it can be Tattle disguised instead. Tattle is fooled into believing the scheme is genuine, and agrees to disguise himself and wait for “Angelica” that evening, as instructed.

Miss Prue enters and is happy to see Tattle. She tells him that she has refused to marry

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