 Clairette discovers that she does not enjoy a monopoly of Pitou's affections, and that he is dallying with Lange.The conspirators arrive in due time, but in the middle of proceedings, the house is surrounded by Hussars; Lange hides the badges of the conspirators, "collars black and tawny wigs", and the affair takes on the appearance of nothing more dangerous than a ball.The Hussars join gaily in the dance.