Question

What advice does friar Francis give them later in the scene and what according to him could be the possible outcomes of his plan?

Answer 1

Friar Francis advises them that they should wait for a while and Iet Hero be kept indoors secretly for a while (who has been left as dead by the two princes), and let it be made known that she is dead. This will change the slander against her into pity of her and Claudio will realize her worth after losing her. He may then mourn and wish that he had never accused her in this way because of which she died.