Ruminating on his mistress’ new found glory, Aaron resolves to cuckold Satuninus and join Tamora in undermining Satuninus’ rule and Rome’s peace and order when he comes upon Tamora’s sons Demetrius and Chiron who are in the midst of a quarrel over Lavinia. Aaron censures them for presuming to openly quarrel for the favors of a married, Roman, royal princess with impunity. However Demetrius and Chiron’s ardor is such that they draw swords against one another for the chance to cuckold Bassianus. Impressed, Aaron advises Demetrius and Chiron how they may both satisfy their lusts without raising suspicions of their guilt. Acknowledging the wicked cleverness of Aaron’s scheme, the brothers decide to heed Aaron’s advise and cooperate to their mutual benefit.

‘Meanwhile, sir, with the little skill I have,
Full well shalt thou perceive how much I dare.’

Youngling, learn thou to make some meaner choice:
Lavinia is thine elder brother’s hope.’

‘Chiron, thy years want wit, thy wit wants edge,
And manners, to intrude where I am graced;
And may, for aught thou know’st, affected be.’

Not I, till I have sheathed
My rapier in his bosom and withal
Thrust these reproachful speeches down his throat
That he hath breathed in my dishonour here.’