Following William's plan, Albert invites Irene to a masquerade, where a game with the famed "Lord of Crime" as its theme is being played. Dressed as a man, Irene uses the game to contact Albert, pleading for her safety in return for the stolen papers.
About five years ago,
Vor etwa fünf Jahren
setzte er ein Theater in Brand,
Hace cinco años,
Il y a cinq ans, il a incendié un opéra
Há cerca de cinco anos,
Пять лет назад
он задумал разжиться на страховке