Mercutio.
Bonjour, my kiddy! as the Frenchmen say.

Romeo.
I hope you're both salubrious to day.

Mercutio.
You hoaxed us both last night.

Romeo.
Indeed! how so?

Mercutio.
By slipping off.

Romeo.
'Tis true; but you must know
I was so drunk that I was sure of tumbling
If I had stopped; so prithee, don't be grumbling:
When grape-juice once into a man's head steals up,
Unless he runs, he's sure to kick his heels up. Enter Nurse.

Benvolio.
Here comes a sail!

Mercutio.
She looks a rum old cruizer:
Let's have some fun with her.

Romeo.
Now don't abuse her.

Nurse.
My lads, can you inform me rightly where
One Romeo lives?

Romeo.
I'm he.

Nurse.
Well, I declare
I had forgot you.

Mercutio.
Romeo, we'll to breakfast. [Exeunt Benvolio and Mercutio.

Romeo.
I'll follow soon.

Well, nurse, how's Juliet? speak fast.

Nurse.
Pray, give me leave to breathe.

Romeo.
Come, how's my love?

Nurse.
Why well, and sound, and loving as a dove.

Romeo.
Bid her put on her new shoes and best bonnet,
With lots of ribbons, white and red upon it,
Comb out her hair, dress in her Sunday frock,
And meet me in the church by ten o'clock;
Where we'll be married, and I beg you'll take
This shilling for your pains and for my sake,
But see you don't get drunk with it.

Nurse.
I won't,
If I can help it, sir, depend upon't.

Romeo.
And Nurse, attend;—my man with a rope ladder
Shall creep to Juliets' window, like an adder
Sly and unseen, then to the top shall heave it:—
Do you be there in waiting to receive it.

Nurse.
That's a good plan.

Romeo.
Commend me to my dear!

Nurse.
I will.

Romeo.
Now don't forget.

Nurse.
O never fear! [Exeunt.

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