S1, E2: Fantaghirò confronts King Romualdo, who thinks she resembles the nymph he loved in the forest. To verify her identity, he plans to test her, and she accepts. As their duel approaches, Romualdo is increasingly captivated by her, while Fantaghirò struggles with her own feelings. When she has the chance to win, she hesitates to strike the prince and flees, overwhelmed by love.