Amiens is singing a downhearted song outside Duke Senior's cave. He stops because he thinks his song will make Jaques more depressed. Jaques asks him to continue singing and tells Amiens he likes feeling depressed. Amiens finishes his song.
Amiens informs Jaques that Duke Senior is looking for him and wishes to speak to him. Jaques tells Amiens he has been avoiding the Duke because he is too argumentative. Jaques lays down to rest after the song. The other men prepare a meal for Duke Senior and the lords,.....