Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
Act 2 • Scene 4
MERCUTIO: So? Any man who can write may
answer a letter.
BENVOLIO: I mean, Romeo will answer by
accepting the dare.
MERCUTIO: Poor Romeo. He is already dead!
Stabbed in the eye with Rosaline’s looks,
Shot through the ear with a love song,
Pierced in the heart with Cupid’s arrow.
Is he strong enough to meet Tybalt?
BENVOLIO: Why, what is Tybalt?
MERCUTIO: A bigger threat than you know.
He is an expert with the sword.
His timing, pace, and rhythm are perfect.
He has gone to the best fencing schools
And sliced many a button off a silk shirt.
(Romeo enters.)
BENVOLIO: Here comes Romeo!
MERCUTIO: Good morning, Romeo!
You got away from us last night.
ROMEO: Good morning to you both.
I’m sorry for last night.
I had some important business to see to.
But it’s all taken care of now.
MERCUTIO: Who’s that coming up the street?
(Juliet’s Nurse enters.)
NURSE: Good morning, gentlemen.
39