Antonio and Delio are in a public place in Milan, discussing whether Ferdinand and the Cardinal's proferred reconciliation with Antonio is genuine. Delio doubts it, since Pescara has reportedly been seizing some of Antonio's lands. As Pescara approaches, Delio tells Antonio he will determine whether this is true by asking Pescara for some of Antonio's former property. Antonio hides while Delio talks with Pescara, but before he can determine whether Antonio is safe, they are interrupted by Julia. Julia gives Pescara a letter from the Cardinal that requests that Pescara give her the same piece of land Delio has just asked for. Pescara grants the request, and Julia leaves. Delio protests to Pescara, who explains that because the land was essentially stolen from Antonio by the Cardinal, it would have been.....
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