 Lange already knows of Pitou and is not unmindful of his charms.He has been invited to her presence and arrives while Clairette is there and the interview is marked with more than cordiality.The jealous Larivaudière appears meanwhile and, to clear herself, Lange declares that Pitou and Clairette are lovers and have come to the house to join in a meeting of anti-government conspirators to be held at midnight.