 He tells the Countess that, to distract the Count from his pursuit of Susanna, he has had a note conveyed to him, saying, falsely, that she, the Countess, has an assignation that evening with a lover. Further, he plans to send Cherubino, disguised as Susanna, to her assignation with the Count. He leaves. Cherubino enters and sings a love song he has written. Then, he submits to being dressed as a girl.