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The Marriage of Figaro (view source)
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===Act IV===
===Act IV===
Barbarina, who was entrusted by the Count to return the pin to Susanna, has instead lost it. Figaro comes in, grilling her about the note before fiding the pin for her. As Barbarina leaves and Marcellina enters, Figaro rages about Susanna's apparent unfaithfulness. Marcellina urges Figaro not to jump to conclusions.
In the garden among the pines, Figaro commiserates with Bartolo and Basilio, asking them to be there when he reveals the truth. Bartolo takes Figaro's side, but Basilio simply retorts "What can he do? It's unwise to go against men in authority. They always win. Even when they only give 90%, they profit."
Figaro condemns the whole female sex as liars and cheats. Susanna and Rosina enter, each dressed in the other's clothes, planning to confuse the Count into seducing his own wife. Figaro falls for the trap at first as Susanna, knowing he's hiding in the trees, exaggeratedly expresses her desire for the Count. Cherubino finds Rosina, and thinking she's Susanna, tries to woo her. The Count enters, again furious with Cherubino, and attempts to punch him, hitting Figaro instead. Then he takes Rosina (thinking she's Susanna) to a secluded spot.
Figaro sees Susanna and attempts to tell her about the Count's misdeeds. He then recognizes who she is, but doesn't let on, instead expressing his love for the Countess. Susanna then gets angry with Figaro, and slaps him. After letting her in on the joke, they both resolve to finish the matter. The Count wanders back, having lost his wife, and Figaro and Susanna egg him on by embracing. Almaviva can't contain his rage at being cuckolded, and calls for everyone to come and witness Figaro's treachery. At the last moment, the Countess enters, reveals herself in front of everyone, and the Count begs for her forgiveness. She obliges, pointing out that she's kinder than he, and the other characters express peace and joy at the day's events coming to a close.
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