This scene gives us our first glimpse into the characters of Don John and his henchmen, Conrade and Borachio. The scene starts with Conrade questioning Don John about his bad mood. Conrade states that he will give Don John some advice, but Don John asserts that there is no cure for his foul humor, since he is only following his own leanings towards miserable behavior.
Conrade cautions Don John about appearing too miserable, because it could damage the new relationship that Don John has formed with Don Pedro. Instead, says Conrade, Don John should cover up his bad temper to build trust, presumably, so that a future betrayal can occur on a larger scale. However, Don John replies that he can only be who he is, and that he will never earn.....
