Edward II: Tableau III: Plaint
16. DARK FOREST: Gaveston enters the woods, unaware that Mortimer is stalking him.
17. JEALOUSY: Mortimer's hatred for Gaveston knows no bounds.
18. GAVESTON'S PRAYER: Pursued by Mortimer, Gaveston prays for his life.
19. MURDER: Gaveston is murdered by Mortimer.
20. GAVESTON'S DEATH: Gaveston reflects on his life and sends regards to Edward as he dies.
21. MOURNING: Edward II is told by his son, Edward III, of Gaveston's death. Edward mourns Gaveston.
22. Dark Forest: Edward reflects on the loss of Gaveston.