 Whilst attending the opera with De Batz, Armand foolishly tells him that he is in the league of the Scarlet Pimpernel.While there, he falls in love with a young actress named Citizeness Jeanne L'Ange.De Batz introduces the couple backstage at the theatre and once they have fallen for each other, De Batz tells Citizen Heron of the general committee of Public Safety where and when they have arranged to meet.