La diavolessa

Act 2 Finale has been indicated as "the most notable section of the opera",[1] thanks to its capacity "to evoke mysterious powers through musical imageries",[2] with "orchestral accompaniment continuous and rhythmically assertive".

Poppone thinks continuously to a treasure that he is convinced is buried in the cellar of his house and is therefore annoyed by the forthcoming arrival of the Count and the Countess, that he does not know personally and will host to do a favour to a friend of his.

The servant Ghiandina, allured by the idea of the treasure, offers to Poppone her undying faith, hoping to become his wife (Aria: Una donna che apprezza il decoro / "A woman who observes the properties").

Giannino and Dorina think that this has been organized by Falco and adapt to the situation, but Poppone is surprised by their strange habits (Aria: Si distingue dal nobil il vile / "A nobleman distinguishes himself from a humble").

Falco, unaware that Giannino has already been welcomed as the Count, would like to prepare the appearance of his accomplices and announces to Poppone that a Turkish couple, in search for a treasure, is about to arrive.

(Aria: Il cielo vi precipiti / "Heaven will throw golden lightnings") Falco leaves and immediately the Count and the Countess appear.

(Finale: Conte mio, per tutti i titoli / "My dear Count, for all your titles") The Countess has seen Dorina and her jealousy overcomes her again; she is angry with Poppone for the boorish treatment received (Aria: Chi son io, pensate prima / "Before, think about who I am").

Dorina and Giannino console Poppone and convince him to give them the ring and the purse (Aria: M'han lasciato in testamento / "I inherited from my forebears").

Falco advises to apologize to Poppone for the deception and the beating (Aria: Veleggiar secondo il vento / "A sailor has to sail following the wind").

He forgives Dorina and Giannino and accepts to marry Ghiandina (Finale: Spiriti buoni, qua comparite / "Appear, kindly spirits").