 While the gypsies are on the way to the lieutenant's house, they stop when beckoned from a window by a gentleman.They are invited to perform for a group of gentlemen, much to the dismay of Cristina, a fellow gypsy maiden wary of spending much time with a large group of men.Preciosa convinces Cristina that there is nothing to fear, and the group of gypsies decide to perform for the group of gentlemen.