When Tamerlano tells Asteria of his intentions, she assumes that Andronico has betrayed her.
Andronico vows to kill both Tamerlano and himself, but Asteria says it's too late.
Tamerlano has defeated Bajazet and the Turks with the help of a young, Greek prince, Andronico.
Irene is even more upset when Andronico tells her that she's now betrothed to him, not Tamerlano.
But Andronico has had enough, and admits that he and Asteria have been in love all along.
Andronico is also concerned for Bajazet's life, and he knows he can never reveal his love for Asteria.
Tamerlano hands the poisoned cup to Asteria, and orders her to serve it to either Bajazet or Andronico.
Both Asteria and Andronico say that death is now their only choice, as well, and prepare for suicide.
She ignores this demand and begins to drink the poison herself, but Andronico knocks the cup from her hand.
Irene wants to confront Tamerlano then and there, but Andronico advises against it.
When Andronico hears this, he's furious with Asteria for agreeing to the marriage.
And when Andronico visits Asteria and her father, to press Tamerlano's case, they both reject the idea out of hand.
At that, Tamerlano orders that Asteria be thrown to his slaves for their enjoyment, with her father and Andronico looking on.
Before the day is out, he says, there will be a double wedding: Tamerlano and Asteria, along with Andronico and Irene.
Tamerlano says that Andronico is welcome to stay but he also reveals that he himself is in love with Asteria.
As it turns out, Asteria's defiance of Tamerlano has made him love her all the more, and he confesses this to Andronico.
He wants Andronico to seek Bajazet's consent for Tamerlano to marry Asteria.
He decrees that he and Irene will be married, and that Andronico is free to marry Asteria and return to the throne of Greece.
Now Tamerlano offers to help Andronico claim the throne of Greece.
Andronico politely declines, saying he would rather remain at Tamerlano's side.
In return for that favor, Andronico is promised the hand of Irene, the Princess of Trebizond even though, until now, Irene has been engaged to Tamerlano.
Irene then arrives from Trebizond, escorted by Andronico's aide, Leone.
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