Scene 5

• Sir Toby gains further support against Malvolio, recruiting Fabian to the cause of revenge
• Maria leaves the letter for Malvolio to find, and they all hide to watch him read it in a box tree
• Malvolio imagines himself as a Count keeping the household in subservience before reading the letter
• Malvolio is taken by Olivia's love letter and vows to follow its instructions about his dress and demeanour, this delights the hidden onlookers
• After Malvolio has read the letter and gone, ST, SA, Fabian and Maria look forward to seeing Malvolio present himself to Olivia according to the trick instructions
• Wile Malvolio reads the letter, the onlookers make remarks and comment on his fantasy
• Before reading the letter, Malvolio shows a luxurious sensuality as he imagines himself married to Olivia and he is excited about the elevated social status