Mainly, however, it was his tender love and the desire to possess his sweetheart completely that made him submit to Lizio's will. Lizio had his wife bring him a ring, with which Ricciardo became solemnly engaged to Catarina in their presence. Then the two parents left, saying: "Now you may sleep; since you probably need it more than getting up." They let the curtain fall, until the loving pair lifted it themselves.