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That upon knowledge of my parentage,

I may have welcome ’mongst the rest that woo,

And free access and favor as the rest;

And toward the education of your daughters,

I here bestow a simple instrument,

And this small packet of Greek and Latin books.

If you accept them, then their worth is great.

Bap.

Lucentio is your name, of whence, I pray?

Tra.

Of Pisa, sir, son to Vincentio.

Bap.

A mighty man of Pisa; by report

I know him well. You are very welcome, sir.

Take you the lute, and you the set of books.

You shall go see your pupils presently.

Holla, within!

Enter a Servant.

Sirrah, lead these gentlemen

To my daughters, and tell them both,

These are their tutors. Bid them use them well.

[Exit Servant with Lucentio and Hortensio, Biondello following.]

We will go walk a little in the orchard,

And then to dinner. You are passing welcome,

And so I pray you all to think yourselves.

Pet.

Signior Baptista, my business asketh haste,

And every day I cannot come to woo.

You knew my father well, and in him me,