sentences:  The king places Philaster in Arethusa's custody; she quickly marries him, which causes the king to decree her death as well.The executions are frustrated when the rebellious citizens capture Pharamond and hold him hostage.The falsehood of Pharamond's accusation against Arethusa is exposed when Bellario is revealed to be a disguised female (she is Euphrasia, a courtier's daughter, infatuated with Philaster).