The identity of the traitor who leaked information to Fango and tried to kill Nero has been revealed. With Corteo taken into custody, the Vanetti family has been thrown into an uproar. But Corteo stubbornly refuses to confess anything, a fact which will likely lead to his death. Though he won't admit to it, Avilio is unusually shaken by this. And then Cerotto pays him a visit...
"God helps those who help themselves."
"اللّه يهدي أولئك الذين يهدون أنفسهم"
Der Herr streckt seine Hand nicht jenen entgegen,
die zu träge sind, sich selbst zu bewegen.
"Dios ayuda a quienes
se ayudan a sí mismos".
"Dios ayuda a quienes
se ayudan a sí mismos".
Le ciel vient en aide 
à ceux qui agissent.
Il cielo non tende la mano a chi non si muove.
Deus ajuda a quem se ajuda.
«На бога надейся, а сам не плошай».