... passage, gives the audience an insight into his grievances and afflictions over the Prince's relationship with Mencía. He is undecided over what to think, whether the evidence points towards Enrique being in the house at the time or if it was his imagination. After his monologue, Gutierre leaves Don Arias and Doña Leonor to discuss their relationship. Despite Arias' flattery, he accuses Gutierre of being a jealous lover who has not been punished by the heavens. Leonor consequently reviles Arias for not respecting the honour of such a gentleman. Gutierre, now out from prison, is able to visit Mencía in her sleep. He awakes her from the window and pretends to be Prince Enrique, adopting his voice. As a result, Mencía addresses him thinking that he is the prince. She begs him to go away in case Gutierre might come - this climax spawns Gutierre's jealousy and confirms his suspicions ...

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