The King and his lords lie in hiding and watch one another as each subsequently reveals his feelings of love. The King ultimately chastises the lords for breaking the oath, but Berowne reveals that the King is likewise in love with the Princess. Jaquenetta and Costard enter with Berowne's letter and accuse him of treason. Berowne confesses to breaking the oath, explaining that the only study worthy of mankind is that of love, and he and the other men collectively decide to relinquish the vow. Arranging for Holofernes to entertain the ladies later, the men then dress as Muscovites and court the ladies in disguise. The Queen's courtier Boyet, having overheard their planning, helps the ladies trick the men by disguising themselves as each other. When the lords return as themselves, the ladies taunt them and expose their ruse.
The King and his lords lie in hiding and watch one another as each subsequently reveals his feelings of love The King ultimately chastises the lords for breaking the oath but Berowne reveals that the King is likewise in love with the Princess Jaquenetta and Costard enter with Berowne's letter and accuse him of treason Berowne confesses to breaking the oath explaining that the only study worthy of mankind is that of love and he and the other men collectively decide to relinquish the vow Arranging for Holofernes to entertain the ladies later the men then dress as Muscovites and court the ladies in disguise The Queen's courtier Boyet having overheard their planning helps the ladies trick the men by disguising themselves as each other When the lords return as themselves the ladies taunt them and expose their ruse