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Rh Fesenio. Apart; but she was silent, And doth desire no fray.

Teobaldo. And so conceded it must ever be, That all the damsels of Castelvin's kin Give place to beauteous Montes!

Fesenio. 'Tis hardly wise such bitter sneers If thou dost hope some steady hand Shall hold the trembling scales of peace.

Teobaldo (looking in at the door). Seest thou they've cast the seats Upon the ground?

Fesenio. Carest thou for peace and concord, then Push not thy revenge so close; Dost care that brawls and sword-strife shall Through all Verona's streets be daily trade? For they that brawl shall fell perdition find; Wouldst thou breed maddening hate between thy kind?

Teobaldo. Shall I in silence suffer such a slight? Such 'haviour would disgrace a very Goth, To jostle noble ladies from their seats.

Julia. Thy sister, is she here?

Otavio. She went abroad some hours since.

Julia. And yet so early!

Otavio. She doubtless thought that thou Did'st know of this most holy friar's fame, And so have waited on the sermon more Early and betimes.

Julia. Hadst thou, good cousin, on last eventide Declared this to my mother, then I know We had been long since here,