No Fear Shakespeare
The Taming of the Shrew
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Induction, Scene 1, Page 4
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LORD
Take him up gently, and to bed with him,
And each one to his office when he wakes.
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LORD
Carry him gently to bed, and every man be ready at his post when
he awakes.
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Some servants carry out SLY. Sound
trumpets |
Several servants carry SLY out.
Trumpets sound. |
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Sirrah, go see what trumpet ’tis that sounds.
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Go, lad, and find out what the trumpet’s sounding
for.
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Exit Servingman |
A servant exits. |
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Belike some noble gentleman that means,
Traveling some journey, to repose him here.
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It’s probably some noble gentleman stopping off in
mid-journey, thinking to spend the night here.
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Enter SERVANT
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A SERVANT
enters. |
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How now! who is it?
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Well, who is it?
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SERVANT
An’t
please your Honor, players
That offer service to your Lordship.
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SERVANT
Sir, it’s a troupe of actors who want to perform for your
Lordship.
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LORD
Bid them come near.
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LORD
Have them come in.
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Enter PLAYERS
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The PLAYERS(actors)
enter. |
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Now, fellows, you are welcome.
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You are welcome here, my friends.
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PLAYERS
We thank your Honor.
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PLAYERS
We thank your Honor.
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LORD
Do you intend to stay with me tonight?
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LORD
Were you thinking of spending the night here?
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A PLAYER
So please your Lordship to accept our duty.
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A PLAYER
Yes, if that would be all right with your Lordship.
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LORD
With all my heart. This fellow I remember
Since once he played a farmer’s eldest son.
'Twas where you wooed the gentlewoman so well.
I have forgot your name, but sure that part
Was aptly fitted and naturally performed.
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LORD
By all means. I remember this fellow—he once played
the eldest son of a farmer. It was the play in which you wooed the
gentlewoman so successfully. I have forgotten your name, but you
were well cast in the role and played it convincingly.
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