In which the industrious city of Tennis presents a bustling scene of artistry and sport as Daphne, daughter of the wealthy merchant Archias, rallies the company in a spirited hunting venture while the young sculptors Hermon and Myrtilus labour on their masterful creations within the converted whitewashed warehouse. Amidst lively discourse on art and beauty, the arrival of a letter portends forthcoming guests, subtly shifting the tenor of the day.