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ACT V IT

Scene I IT

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

BIONDELLO

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

LUCENT IO

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

Exit [with Bianca].

BIONDELLO

Nay, faith, I’ll see the church a’ your back, and then come back to my
master’s as soon as I can. [5]

[Exit.]

GREMIO

I marvel Cambio comes not all this while.

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

PET RUCHIO

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.

VINCENT IO

You shall not choose but drink before you go. [10]
I think I shall command your welcome here,
And by all likelihood some cheer is toward.

Knocks.

GREMIO