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Well, Petruchio, this has put me in heart.

Have to my widow! and if she [be] froward,

Then hast thou taught Hortensio to be untoward.

Exit.

¶

Enter Biondello, Lucentio, and Bianca; Gremio is out before.

Bion. Softly and swiftly, sir, for the priest is ready.

Luc. I fly, Biondello; but they may chance to need thee at home, therefore leave us.

Bion. Nay, faith, I’ll see the church a’ your back, and then come back to my [master’s] as soon as I can.

[Exeunt Lucentio, Bianca, and Biondello.]

Gre. I marvel Cambio comes not all this while.

Enter Petruchio, Kate, Vincentio, Grumio, with Attendants.

Pet.

Sir, here’s the door, this is Lucentio’s house.

My father’s bears more toward the market-place;

Thither must I, and here I leave you, sir.

Vin.

You shall not choose but drink before you go.

I think I shall command your welcome here;

And by all likelihood some cheer is toward.

Knock.

Gre. They’re busy within, you were best knock louder.

Pedant looks out of the window.