SCENE 1: On the High Seas

With Conrad at the helm, the corsairs are sailing across the high seas searching for treasure, when they spot a merchant ship from the Kingdom of Margentos. The corsairs attack the ship, and it surrenders. The captain of the ship tries to bargain for his life but Conrad, finding slave trade repulsive, executes him. Despite Birbanto the quartermaster’s dissent, Conrad liberates the abductees from their shackles. Ali and the other captives join the brotherhood of corsairs. With a bigger and stronger crew, Conrad and the corsairs set their sail again. 

SCENE II: Isle of Floriana

 On the way back to their hideaway, the corsairs discover a small island named Floriana and drop their anchor on its shore. It’s a peaceful isle where the islanders are celebrating harvest. The corsairs join them in merrymaking. Among the cordial islanders, a girl named Medora captures Conrad’s heart. Meanwhile, the royal procession from Margentos, including the King, Prince Lanquedem, and the High Priestess Gulnare, disembarks. At the King’s behest, Gulnare gives her blessing on the isle. When Gulnare unveils herself, Medora is spellbound by her grace. Now that the blessing has been bestowed, the King demands that the islanders submit to Margentos and give their valuables as an offering. With nothing to tender, Medora and her friends offer a dance to express their gratitude. However, the King ignores their gesture and orders soldiers to bring them to Margentos. Once again, Conrad ignores Birbanto’s objection and brings the corsairs together to rescue Medora.          

SCENE III: The Kingdom of Margentos

The King, his courtiers, Medora, and her friends arrive in front of the Kingdom’s temple. At the temple’s gate, there are many who are in need but Gulnare is the only charitable soul. The corsairs watch from a distance and then disguise themselves as paupers to sneak into the temple. Once inside the temple, the King commands Medora and her friends to join the priestesses in performing the ritual of rain. As the priestesses dance, the sacred spring becomes more plentiful and flowers bloom.

When the ritual is over, paupers enter the temple to drink from the sacred spring. Recognizing the corsairs among the poor, Gulnare creates a diversion with Medora. However, Prince Lanquedem notices the commotion and tries to stop the corsairs. Conrad’s sword meets Prince Lanquedem’s and the combat ends with Prince Lanquedem’s mortal injury. Amid chaos, the corsairs escape with Medora, but Birbanto is arrested while coveting the temple’s treasures.