Neifile and Panfilo open up to each other. Tindaro bonds with Stratilia’s son. Licisca and Filomena encounter a group of mercenaries.

Sirisco tries to rid the villa of Pampinea. Licisca comes to terms with her parentage. A new heir lays claim to the villa.

The nobles and servants try to ensure their survival by making a deal with the mercenaries who are close to breaching the villa gates.