Act 5 Scene 1
Angelo spots Antipholus of Syracuse wearing the gold chain and demands his money, thinking he is Antipholus of Ephesus. As they argue, Adriana enters and tells Angelo that her husband has gone mad. They chase after Antipholus and Dromio of Syracuse who take shelter in an abbey.
Emilia, the woman in charge of the abbey, wants to know what has happened. When Adriana tries to explain, Emilia accuses her of driving her husband mad with her jealousy. Luciana defends her sister but Adriana says Emilia may be right. Emilia still won’t let Adriana in to find her husband and they argue about who can look after him best. Luciana tells Adriana to complain to the Duke, who is on his way to oversee the execution of a merchant called Egeon. Duke Solinus enters and asks if anyone will pay Egeon’s fine. Adriana asks the Duke to help her husband and he agrees.
A messenger arrives with news that Antipholus and Dromio have escaped their imprisonment. Confused, Adriana says her husband is in the abbey. Antipholus and Dromio of Ephesus enter and Antipholus asks the Duke to punish his wife and those that have mistreated him. Egeon thinks he sees the son he raised and is devastated when Antipholus does not recognise him: ‘In seven short years, that here my only son / Knows not my feeble key of untuned cares?’ Antipholus of Ephesus is confused, having not seen his father for many years.
Then Emilia leads Antipholus and Dromio of Syracuse out of the abbey. Everyone is amazed to see the two sets of twins. Emilia recognises Egeon as her husband and the two are reunited. Antipholus of Ephesus offers to pay Egeon’s fine and the family comes together at last. Antipholus of Syracuse hopes he and Luciana can be together. The play ends with the two Dromios, who walk off stage together.