 He curses her with his revenge and says he’ll kill anyone else she ever presumes to marry, either at the altar or while they are in bed together.He then apologizes to Celinda and says she's worth far more than the Duchess, and exits.The Duchess reprimands Celinda for inviting Columbo's attentions, and Celinda sticks up for herself, attacking the Duchess's jealousy, and leaves.