The day of the Count's visit has arrived. Albert and his friends enjoy a peaceful picnic and meet a new friend, Maximilien Morrel . Everyone returns to Albert's house to await the arrival of the Count. He comes and everyone grills him for information about himself. After tea, everyone else leaves while the Count is asked by Albert to stay for dinner and meet his parents. While showing the Count the paintings his mother did, his parent appear. What is this ominous feeling in the air? Does the Count know Albert's parents?