Alika reads Dumi's letter. Jendal sees Dumi receiving a note from Ladisa, Ngozi's widow. Alika tells her mother about Dumi's letter. Jendal orders Akin's arrest and commands Dumi to throw him into the snake pit at dawn. Dumi and Akin are terrified. Alika and José negotiate the pawning of the jewelry with Diógenes, who is delighted with the pieces. Dumi throws Akin into the snake pit.
