Speeches (Lines) for Vincentio
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Petruchio. Do, good old grandsire, and withal make known
Vincentio. Fair sir, and you my merry mistress,
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Petruchio. What is his name? Vincentio. Lucentio, gentle sir. |
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Petruchio. Happily met; the happier for thy son.
Vincentio. But is this true; or is it else your pleasure,
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Petruchio. Sir, here's the door; this is Lucentio's house;
Vincentio. You shall not choose but drink before you go;
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Pedant. What's he that knocks as he would beat down the gate? Vincentio. Is Signior Lucentio within, sir? |
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Pedant. He's within, sir, but not to be spoken withal. Vincentio. What if a man bring him a hundred pound or two to make
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Pedant. Thou liest: his father is come from Padua, and here looking
Vincentio. Art thou his father? |
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Biondello. I have seen them in the church together. God send 'em
Vincentio. [Seeing BIONDELLO] Come hither, crack-hemp. |
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Biondello. I hope I may choose, sir. Vincentio. Come hither, you rogue. What, have you forgot me? |
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Biondello. Forgot you! No, sir. I could not forget you, for I never
Vincentio. What, you notorious villain, didst thou never see thy
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Biondello. What, my old worshipful old master? Yes, marry, sir; see
Vincentio. Is't so, indeed? [He beats BIONDELLO] |
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Tranio. Sir, what are you that offer to beat my servant? Vincentio. What am I, sir? Nay, what are you, sir? O immortal gods!
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Tranio. Sir, you seem a sober ancient gentleman by your habit, but
Vincentio. Thy father! O villain! he is a sailmaker in Bergamo. |
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Baptista Minola. You mistake, sir; you mistake, sir. Pray, what do you
Vincentio. His name! As if I knew not his name! I have brought him
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Pedant. Away, away, mad ass! His name is Lucentio; and he is mine
Vincentio. Lucentio! O, he hath murd'red his master! Lay hold on
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Tranio. Call forth an officer.
Vincentio. Carry me to the gaol! |
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Baptista Minola. Away with the dotard; to the gaol with him! Vincentio. Thus strangers may be hal'd and abus'd. O monstrous
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Lucentio. [Kneeling] Pardon, sweet father. Vincentio. Lives my sweet son? |
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Gremio. Here's packing, with a witness, to deceive us all! Vincentio. Where is that damned villain, Tranio,
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Lucentio. Love wrought these miracles. Bianca's love
Vincentio. I'll slit the villain's nose that would have sent me to
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Baptista Minola. [To LUCENTIO] But do you hear, sir? Have you married my
Vincentio. Fear not, Baptista; we will content you, go to; but I
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Bianca. Head and butt! An hasty-witted body
Vincentio. Ay, mistress bride, hath that awakened you? |
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Lucentio. Well, go thy ways, old lad, for thou shalt ha't. Vincentio. 'Tis a good hearing when children are toward. |
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