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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

NURSE.

God in heaven bless her.

You are to blame, my lord, to rate her so.

CAPULET.

And why, my lady wisdom? Hold your tongue,

Good prudence; smatter with your gossips, go.

NURSE.

I speak no treason.

CAPULET.

O God ye good-en!

NURSE.

May not one speak?

CAPULET.

Peace, you mumbling fool!

Utter your gravity o’er a gossip’s bowl,

For here we need it not.

LADY CAPULET.

You are too hot.

CAPULET. God’s bread, it makes me mad!

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