Finally, in answer to Angelica's question, the Princess informs her that her child had died two years previously. Overcome with grief, she concocts a poison and attempts to take her own life. Seized by remorse at her act, she implores the Virgin not to let her die in mortal sin, and then a miracle takes place. At that moment, a vision suddenly appears to her, enveloped in celestial radiance; a child walks in front of the Virgin, who, with a gesture of benevolence, gently pushes the boy into the arms of his dying mother...