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But for my daughter Katherine, this I know,
She is not for your turn, the more my grief.

PET RUCHIO

I see you do not mean to part with her,
Or else you like not of my company. [65]

BAPT IST A

Mistake me not, I speak but as I find.
Whence are you, sir? What may I call your name?

PET RUCHIO

Petruchio is my name, Antonio’s son,
A man well known throughout all Italy.

BAPT IST A

I know him well. You are welcome for his sake. [70]

GREMIO

Saving your tale, Petruchio, I pray
Let us that are poor petitioners speak too.
Baccare! You are marvellous forward.

PET RUCHIO

O pardon me, Signor Gremio, I would fain be doing.

GREMIO

I doubt it not, sir, but you will curse your wooing. [75] Neighbour, this is a
gift very grateful, I am sure of it. To express the like kindness, myself, that
have been more kindly beholding to you than any, freely give unto you this
young scholar [Presents Lucentio], that hath been long studying at Rheims;
as cunning in Greek, Latin, and [80] other languages, as the other in music
and mathematics. His name is Cambio. Pray accept his service.

BAPT IST A

A thousand thanks, Signor Gremio. Welcome, good Cambio. [To Tranio. ]
But, gentle sir, methinks you alk like a stranger. May I be so bold to know
the cause of [85] your coming?

T RANIO