When the duke and his son-in-law arrive at the palace, they are greeted by the duke, who tells them that they are welcome to stay as long as they wish. The duke then tells his son that he is the rightful heir to the dukedom, but that he will not allow his son to inherit it unless he is made the heir of a dukedom. The son is shocked at the news, but the duke reassures him by saying that he has no plans to interfere in the affairs of the family.