The next morning, Milady asks how sincere Prince An would be in marrying her. Milady tells him that she is a victim of the power struggle between the king and the chancellor. She says that her second sister is the most beautiful woman in the kingdom, and although her third sister is sick, she is prettier than her. She tells Milady that she will see her tomorrow, and Milady says that she has brought two maids to help her prepare for the wedding. The first lady has arrived, and the second lady is the mistress of the chancellors household. This must be the mistress who cut Milady's mother off, because she is the one who allows her to cut off her mother. The second lady says that the first lady is fluent, but Milady thinks that she must be retarded.