Once Valentine’s out of the way, I’ll deal with Thurio – sorted! (2.6.33-43) #2Dudes1Dog #SlowShakespeare

PROTEUS       This night he meaneth with a corded ladder To climb celestial Silvia’s chamber window, Myself in counsel his competitor. Now presently I’ll give her father notice Of their disguising and pretended flight, Who, all enraged, will banish Valentine; For Thurio he intends shall wed his daughter. But Valentine being gone, I’ll quickly cross, By […]

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Julia? she’s dead to me; Valentine? just someone I used to know (2.6.27-32) #2Dudes1Dog #SlowShakespeare

PROTEUS       I will forget that Julia is alive, Remembering that my love to her is dead, And Valentine I’ll hold an enemy, Aiming at Silvia as a sweeter friend. I cannot now prove constant to myself Without some treachery used to Valentine.           (2.6.27-32)   Proteus has made his mind up, and he sounds shockingly callous—there […]

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