Ottone still resolutely pursues Griselda and Gualtiero promises him her hand as soon as he himself has married Costanza， Griselda absolutely refuses and declares she would rather die， At this point, Gualtiero embraces her, having demonstrated her virtue to the rebellious people, and takes her back as his wife， Gualtiero and Corrado reveal the true identity of Costanza, Ottone is pardoned and the girl is allowed to marry Roberto，