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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 I

That in gold clasps locks in the golden story; So shall you share all that he doth possess, By having him, making yourself no less.

NURSE.

No less, nay bigger. Women grow by men.

LADY CAPULET.

Speak briefly, can you like of Paris’ love?

JULIET.

I’ll look to like, if looking liking move:

But no more deep will I endart mine eye

Than your consent gives strength to make it fly.

Enter a Servant.

SERVANT.

Madam, the guests are come, supper served up, you called, my young lady asked for, the Nurse cursed in the pantry, and everything in extremity. I must hence to wait, I beseech you follow straight.

LADY CAPULET.

We follow thee.

[Exit Servant.]

Juliet, the County stays.

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