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Two households in Verona maintain an ancient grudge that leads to recurring civil conflict. Amidst this hostility, the children of these rival families become star-crossed lovers whose tragic deaths ultimately resolve their parents' strife.

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ACT III

Thy beauty hath made me effeminate And in my temper soften’d valour’s steel.

Re-enter Benvolio.

BENVOLIO.

O Romeo, Romeo, brave Mercutio’s dead,

That gallant spirit hath aspir’d the clouds,

Which too untimely here did scorn the earth.

ROMEO.

This day’s black fate on mo days doth depend;

This but begins the woe others must end.

Re-enter Tybalt.

BENVOLIO.

Here comes the furious Tybalt back again.

ROMEO. Again in triumph, and Mercutio slain? Away to heaven respective lenity, And fire-ey’d fury be my conduct now! Now, Tybalt, take the ‘villain’ back again That late thou gav’st me, for Mercutio’s soul Is but a little way above our heads,

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