As pestilence spreads through Florence, a group of self-centered nobles with secrets and hidden agendas flees to the countryside.

Filomena’s arrival threatens Licisca’s plan. Pampinea grows desperate to find Leonardo while Neifile awaits divine intervention.

The nobles and servants devise a plan to take back the villa from Ruggiero. While in exile, Licisca and Filomena try to reconcile their differences.

Neifile and Panfilo open up to each other. Tindaro bonds with Stratilia’s son. Licisca and Filomena encounter a group of mercenaries.