Volpone | Act II Summary
Peregrine and Sir Politic Would-be are attempting to impress each other with their relative importance in the world. While this conversation is going on, Volpone enters disguised as a Mountebank (a quack doctor). He sets up a stand and begins to promote his medicines. After listening to a disguised Volpone promote his medicines and cures, the two Englishmen begin arguing with Volpone over prices. Attracted by the commotion, Celia leans out her window and is noticed by Volpone, who is immediately smitten. Volpone decides he must have this woman and instructs Mosca to make it possible....
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