Act II Summary

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The Countess, Suzanne, and Figaro devise a two-part scheme to foil the Count and rekindle his love for his wife. Figaro plans to incite the Count's jealousy by sending him an anonymous note suggesting the Countess has a secret lover. Additionally, Figaro suggests they disguise Cherubino as Suzanne to meet the Count that evening. Cherubino arrives, but when the Count knocks on the door, Cherubino hides in the closet.

The Count, already agitated by the note, becomes even more suspicious when he hears a noise from the closet. Despite the Countess's claim that only Suzanne is inside, the Count remains unconvinced. He exits the room with the Countess to fetch tools to break down the door. During their absence, Suzanne switches places with Cherubino, who escapes through the window. When the Count finally opens the door, he finds only Suzanne.

Figaro enters and is forced to explain himself when the Count discovers he was the author of the note. Marceline then arrives, announcing that she has a document stating Figaro must either repay a debt or marry her. The Count declares that this issue will be resolved in court.

Left alone, the Countess and Suzanne dismiss Figaro’s original plan. They decide that the Countess will disguise herself as Suzanne to meet the Count. The Countess instructs Suzanne not to inform Figaro of their new plan.

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