My weapon is drawn, fight and I will provide support!
Stop this! You do not know what you're doing!
Draw your sword, Sampson! Here come two of the Montagues!
Do you threaten us, sir?
Act One - Scene 1 - A Public Square in Verona
Act One - Scene 1 - A Public Square in Verona
Anyone who is seen fighting in the streets of Verona will be EXECUTED!
At the start of Scene 1, Gregory and Sampson, two Capulet servants, come across Abram and Balthazar, two Montague servants, and begin to fight. Benvolio, a relative of the Montagues, attempts to break up the fight.
A grieving Romeo enters the scene, distraught over being denied by his love, Rosaline. As Romeo exclaims his opinions on love, Benvolio tries to comfort him. He says that he will show Romeo more beautiful women, or die trying to prove his point.
Following the fight between the servants, Prince Escalus announces to the city of Verona that anyone seen fighting in the streets will receive a severe punishment.