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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 II

dealing.

ROMEO. Nurse, commend me to thy lady and mistress. I protest unto thee,—

NURSE.

Good heart, and i’faith I will tell her as much. Lord, Lord, she will be a joyful woman.

ROMEO.

What wilt thou tell her, Nurse? Thou dost not mark me.

NURSE.

I will tell her, sir, that you do protest, which, as I take it, is a gentlemanlike offer.

ROMEO.

Bid her devise

Some means to come to shrift this afternoon,

And there she shall at Friar Lawrence’ cell

Be shriv’d and married. Here is for thy pains.

NURSE.

No truly, sir; not a penny.

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