Romeo is at the Friar's cell awaiting his punishment. The Friar tells him he has been exiled. Romeo says exile is worse then death and the Friar tries to comfort him. The Nurse arrives and mentions the grieving state of Juliet. Misunderstanding the Nurse, Romeo attempts to kill himself. The Nurse explains that Juliet is sad because she may never see her beloved Romeo. She was not crying because of Tybalt. The Friar gives Romeo hope by proposing a plan. Romeo will go see Juliet that night to say farewell and then go to Mantua until it is safe for him to return to Verona. The lovers can then be safely reunited. The Nurse also gives Romeo the ring and he is revived.