1) Giovanni develops an incestuous passion for his sister Annabella that he tries to repent from unsuccessfully. They consummate their relationship. 2) Meanwhile, Richardetto plots revenge against Soranzo for abandoning Hippolita. Grimaldi accidentally kills Bergetto instead of Soranzo in the plot. 3) Annabella, pregnant with Giovanni's child, hastily marries Soranzo. At the wedding, Hippolita tries to poison Soranzo but is herself poisoned by Vasques.