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Nor a musician, as I seem to be,

But one that scorn to live in this disguise

For such a one as leaves a gentleman,

And makes a god of such a cullion.

Know, sir, that I am call’d Hortensio.

Tra.

Signior Hortensio, I have often heard

Of your entire affection to Bianca,

And since mine eyes are witness of her lightness,

I will with you, if you be so contented,

Forswear Bianca and her love for ever.

Hor.

See how they kiss and court! Signior Lucentio,

Here is my hand, and here I firmly vow

Never to woo her more, but do forswear her

As one unworthy all the former favors

That I have fondly flatter’d [her] withal.

Tra.

And here I take the like unfeigned oath,

Never to marry with her though she would entreat.

Fie on her, see how beastly she doth court him!

Hor.

Would all the world but he had quite forsworn!

For me, that I may surely keep mine oath,

I will be married to a wealthy widow,

Ere three days pass, which hath as long lov’d me

As I have lov’d this proud disdainful haggard.

And so farewell, Signior Lucentio.