 The vicomte passionately expresses his love for Véronique, who gently mocks him, feigning shyness.Following a donkey ride and courting on a swing, Florestan decides that he is in love with Véronique and that he will not attend the ball that night; he sends away the carriages.Séraphin now recognises "Véronique" and "Estelle", but they tell him to keep quiet.