 The scoundrel Mother Frochard, seeing an opportunity to make money, tricks Louise into her underground house to be kept prisoner.Unable to find Louise with the help of the Chevalier, Henriette rents a room, but before leaving her de Vaudrey comforts and kisses the distressed woman.Later, Henriette gives shelter to admirable politician Danton, who after an attack by Royalist spies following a public speech falls for her.