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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

JULIET.

Hie to high fortune! Honest Nurse, farewell.

[Exeunt.]

SCENE VI. Friar Lawrence’s Cell.

Enter Friar Lawrence and Romeo.

FRIAR LAWRENCE.

So smile the heavens upon this holy act

That after-hours with sorrow chide us not.

ROMEO.

Amen, amen, but come what sorrow can,

It cannot countervail the exchange of joy

That one short minute gives me in her sight.

Do thou but close our hands with holy words,

Then love-devouring death do what he dare,

It is enough I may but call her mine.

FRIAR LAWRENCE. These violent delights have violent ends, And in their triumph die; like fire and powder, Which as they kiss consume. The sweetest honey

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