However, as Susanna leaves, she is overheard by the Count telling Figaro that he will win the case.
At  Rosina’s insistence, Susanna meets the Almaviva in the garden that night, as the duet “Cruel girl, why did you make me wait so long,” is performed. However, as Susanna leaves, she is overheard by the Count telling Figaro that he will win the case. The Count, furious, realizes he’s being tricked and vents his frustrations through the song “You've already won the case!”...”Shall I, while sighing, see.” He decides to force Figaro to marry Marcellina.