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The plan takes a while to get off the ground, because Carmelo is very shy and Rosalia is more than a match in conjugal fidelity.

Ferdinando is aware of the development of his plan because he has been taping all their conversations and has to ward off the help's infatuation with Carmelo.

During his monitoring of the entire plan, Ferdinando discovers that Carmelo is actually married with three children and a philanderer who could be easily distracted by any other passing skirt.

However, his plan turns out better than expected when Rosalia and Carmelo finally give in to their passion ; but as he eavesdrops the tape runs out at the precise moment the adulterers arrange for their next illicit meeting.

All Ferdinando knows is that it will take place the next evening.