The Harbingers gather, mourning the loss of Signora. Pierro speaks of the necessity of sacrifice in their war, while Pulcinella suggests a half-day of mourning. Pantalone comments on the cost of war, and Arlecchino expresses anger at those who remained safely at home. Tartaglia attempts to calm the situation, Sandrone comments on the loss, and Capitano questions Scaramouche’s progress and the Inazuma Gnosis. Dottore speaks of the incomprehensibility of divine knowledge.