 Piniero goes to Quisara, and she too seems to welcome the idea of Armusia's death.Armusia is depressed by Quisara's coldness and hostility, but his friends urge him to pursue the princess boldly — even encouraging him to ravish her.Armusia does not go so far, though he does bribe (with a kiss and a jewel) Panura, Quisara's waiting woman, into granting him access to Quisara's private apartment.