He, therefore, lies down, pretending to be asleep, while one of the knights rides back to report his death to Turpine.

This plan is duly carried out, and Sir Turpine, coming to gloat upon his fallen foe, is seized by Arthur, who hangs him to a neighboring tree.
Meantime Serena and Timias jog along until they meet a lady and a fool (Disdain and Scorn), who are compelled by Cupid to wander through the world, rescuing as many people as they have made victims.

When the fool attempts to seize Timias, Serena, terrified, flees shrieking into the forest.
Before long Sir Artegall manages to overtake his squire, driven by Scorn and Disdain, and immediately frees him.

Then, hearing what penalty Cupid has imposed upon the couple, he decides they are sufficiently punished for the wrong they have done and lets them go.
Meanwhile Serena has wandered, until, utterly exhausted, she lies down to rest.

While sleeping she is surrounded by savages, who propose to sacrifice her to their god.