Peter does not succumb to D'Arnie's provocations. A fight breaks out. Olga, being in the arms of Alexander, suddenly faints. Elizabeth resolutely goes to her husband's chambers, Czartoryski cannot stop her. When Elizabeth approaches, D'Arnie leaves Peter and disappears without a trace. After bypassing the cavalryman, Elizabeth opens the door. Elizabeth and Peter see an unambiguous scene – the emperor bent over the lying Olga.