Romeo And Juliet (Shakespeare Classics) by William Shakespeare

Act 1 • Scene 5
CAPULET: Young Romeo, is it?
TYBALT: Yes, it is. That villain, Romeo.
CAPULET: Calm down, cousin. Let him be.
He looks like a well-behaved gentleman.
And, to tell the truth, all of Verona says
He is a decent and well-mannered youth.
Not for all the wealth of this town
Would I be rude to him here in my home.
So be patient. Take no note of him.
It is my wish. If you respect me,
Be polite and stop frowning.
It is no way to behave at a party.
TYBALT: It is, when such a villain is a guest.
I don’t want him to stay.
CAPULET: You will tolerate him.
Am I in charge here, or are you?
You’ll ruin the party if you keep this up.
You may either go away or be quiet.
TYBALT: I am so upset that I will leave.
But I won’t forget about this.
(Tybalt exits.)
ROMEO (to Juliet): If my unworthy hand
Dishonors yours, it would be like
Dishonoring a holy shrine.
I would make up for it like this—
My lips would smooth that rough touch
With a tender kiss.
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