 The King is very sad about it, Hernando is suspected of the murder since he has fled, and the Cardinal has been appointed as the Duchess's guardian.In the aftermath of all this, the Duchess has lost her wits and “turned child again.” Celinda has also been humbled greatly and is an object of some ridicule since Columbo died, since she thought for sure they were going to get married.The Cardinal is in a rage that the Duchess has gone mad and cannot now be aware of any revenge he might have in store for her.