 After a battle to protect Francoeur from Maynott, a gunshot from Maynott and Francoeur's sudden disappearance leads everyone to believe he is dead.Maynott is then arrested by Pâté for premeditated murder (on the basis that Francoeur is innocent), while Emile and Maud fall into each other's arms.Later that evening Lucille is distraught by the disappearance of Francoeur; but Raoul convinces her to sing anyway.