Chapter 27 first act

The first Verona.wilderness Enter Valentine and Proteus.Valentine Need not persuade me, dear Proteus; young men keep their houses, and see always in one corner.If love does not lock you in the gentle eyes of your lover, I really want to ask you to go to see the outside world with me, it is better than doing nothing at home, wasting youth in lazy boredom much more.But since you are in love now, go on in love, and I wish you a happy result; if I am fascinated, I will be the same. Proteus, are you really leaving?Good-bye, dear Valentine!If you see anything noteworthy and novelty during your journey, please think of your Proteus; when you are proud, maybe you will hope that I can share your happiness; At this time, you don't have to worry, because I am praying for you devoutly and wishing you peace.

Valentine Do you pray for me from the love scriptures and wish me well? Proteus I will pray for you by satirizing my cherished scriptures. Valentine That must be some shallow story of Lyondre's swimming across the Hellespont to meet his lover. Proteus He is desperate for love, that proves how deep love is. Valentine it is true that you would risk everything for love, but you did not swim the Hellespont. Proteus, do not make fun of me. Valentine No, I will never make fun of you, it means nothing. Proteus what? Valentine I mean love.A moan of distress is exchanged for contempt; how many sighs of heartache are exchanged for a shy glance; a moment of joy is the price of twenty sleepless nights.Even if it succeeds, it may not be worth the loss; if it fails, it will be a waste of hard work.Love buries people's intelligence and makes people stupid.

Proteus I am a fool according to you. Valentine Look at you, I think you are indeed a fool. Proteus It is love that you denounce; I cannot help it. Valentine Love is your master, and you are willing to be driven by love. I don't think you are always a wise man. Proteus, who wrote books, said this: There are moths in the most fragrant buds, and love that eats away at the heart of the wisest. The writer of Valentine also said: the earliest ripe buds are eaten by moths before they open; so young and wise people will also be turned into fools by love, and lose their thriving vitality in their prime. The wonderful hopes have all come to naught.But since you are a convert of love, why should I bother with you?goodbye!My father was waiting on the pier to take me aboard.

Proteus I will take you aboard, Valentine. Valentine good Proteus, do not, let us part here.I am waiting in Milan for your letter reporting your success in love, and everything that has happened here since my visit; and I will send you the same letter. Proteus wishes you all the best and happiness in Milan! Valentine wishes you the same at home!OK, bye. (Down.) Proteus He seeks glory, I seek love; he forsakes his friends, that they may be honored by his success; for love I give myself, my friends, and all. up.Julia, Thou hast made me into another man, And made me waste my time, unlearned, violating my word, and neglecting the affairs of the world; my mind is enfeebled with love, and my heart is afflicted with love.

Enter Speed. Master Speed ​​Proteus, God bless you!Have you seen my master? Proteus He has just left here, embarked for Milan. Speed, then he is probably on board already.I'm like a lost sheep, I can't find him. Proteus Yes, the sheep are lost as soon as the shepherd goes away. Speed, do you say that my master is a shepherd and I am a sheep? Proteus Yes. Speed, it doesn't matter whether I'm sleeping or awake, my horns are also his horns. Such stupid words as Proteus uttered from the mouth of a stupid sheep. With Speed ​​saying that, I'm a sheep again. Proteus Yes, your master is still a shepherd.

Speed ​​No, I can use an example to prove that you are wrong. Proteus I can also prove my words by another parable. The speed shepherd seeks the sheep, not the sheep seeks the shepherd; I seek my master, not my master seeks me, so I am not a sheep. The Proteus sheep follow the shepherd to eat grass, but the shepherd does not follow the sheep to eat; you follow your master for wages, and your master does not follow you for wages, so you are a sheep. Speed, if you repeat such an analogy, I will really bleat. Proteus I ask you, did you send my letter to Mademoiselle Julia? O Speed, sir, I, a lost lamb, gave her your letter, a thin-waisted sheep; but she, a thin-waisted sheep, gave me nothing to the lost lamb.

Proteus had so many sheep that there was no room for them in this pasture. If Speed ​​couldn't bear it, wouldn't it be over if she was given a knife? Proteus Your mind is running wild again, you should be circled. Speed ​​thank you, master, sending you letters is not worth my money. Proteus, you misheard me; I said the pen, not the money—I meant the sheepfold. I heard Speed ​​as foreign money.No matter what it is, it's too little for me to send a letter to your lover! Proteus But did she speak? (Speed ​​nods) Does she just nod? Speed ​​is. Proteus nodded, yes; shook his head, no--isn't this a fool?

Speed, you are mistaken.I said she nodded; you asked me if she nodded; I said "yes". Proteus According to my interpretation, this is a fool. Speed, since you have painstakingly explained it, I will present it to you. I don't want Proteus, so I'll give you a thank you for delivering my letter. Speed, it seems that I am only a little wronged, and I don't care about it with you. Why does Proteus say that he doesn't care about me? Speed, sir, I worked so hard to deliver the letter to you, and you only rewarded me with the title of a fool. Proteus To tell the truth, you are quite wise in dealing with it.

What's the use of being smart, Speed, if it can't open your purse. Proteus forget it, explain the matter simply; what did she say? Speed ​​opened your purse, handed over the money and talked at the same time. Proteus Well, take it. (gives him money) What did she say? Speed ​​I tell you the truth, master, I don't think you can get her love. What about Proteus?Did you see that too? Master Speed, I see nothing in her; I send her your letter, but I can't see even a dollar.She treats me so harshly when I give you love; so she'll be just as hard when you make love to her.Her heart is as hard as a rock, so you don't need to give her any gifts, but give her something as hard as a diamond.

Proteus what?Didn't she say a word? Speed ​​didn't even say thank you.Finally, you are generous enough to reward me with two cents, thank you, please bring a letter to her yourself in the future.Now I am saying goodbye. Fuck you, Proteus, with you on board the ship is guaranteed not to sink, because you are destined to be hanged on the shore. (Exit Speed.) I'll find some more trustworthy man to deliver; my Julia, from such a fool, Might not be glad to answer me. (Down.) The second game is the same as before.Julia's garden Enter Julia and Lucita. Julia Lucita, there is no one else here, tell me, do you approve of me being in love?

Lucita I agree, madam, as long as you are not rash. Julia Which, in your opinion, is the most worthy of respect and love among all the noble gentlemen with whom I speak every day? Lucita, please name them one by one, and I can criticize them with my shallow mind. Julia What do you think of fair Sir Aglermo? Lucita He is a well-spoken and well-clothed knight; but if I were you, I would not choose him. Julia What do you think of rich Mercesio? Although Lucita is rich, his character is not so good. Julia What do you think of gentle Proteus? Lord Lucita!Oh God!See how stupid we mortals are! Julia Huh!Why do you feel so emotional when you hear his name? Lucita Forgive me, dear lady; but how can a lowly man like me criticize a noble gentleman? Why can Julia be criticized by others, but Proteus cannot be criticized? Lucita For he is the best of many good men. How did Julia see it? Lucita I have no reason but a woman's intuition; I think he's the best because I think he's the best. Julia Will you let me spend my love on him? Lucita Yes, if you don't think you're wasting your love. Julia, but he was colder than all the rest, and never courted me. Lucita But I think he loves you more than anyone else. Julia he doesn't talk much, which shows that his love is limited. The tighter the Lucita fire was turned off, the more it burned. People in love, Julia, don't say nothing. No, Lucita, the more their love is advertised everywhere, the more unreliable their love is. Julia I wish I could know his mind. Lucita Please read this letter, miss. (Letter to Julia.) Julia "to Julia". ――Who wrote this? Lucita, you know it when you see it. Julia Tell me, who gave you this letter? The servant of Lucita Valentine sent this letter, and Proteus sent him, I think.He was going to give it to you face to face, but because I happened to meet him, I accepted it for you.Please forgive my presumptuousness. Hey Julia, what a matchmaker!How dare you accept a flirtatious letter and conspire with others without telling me to bully my youth?It's a good job, and you're a capable character.Take this letter and return it to me, or you won't have to see me again. Did Lucita get a scolding for pleading for love? Julia, are you still going? Lucita I'll go, so you can think about it. (Down.) Julia But I wish I had glimpsed this letter.I have scolded her like this, and now I am too embarrassed to ask her to come back, so I beg her instead.This silly girl knew that I was a girl, so she didn't force the letter for me to read.Even though a gentle girl says no, she still wants to be interpreted as yes.well!well!How upside down this stupid love affair is, just like a bad-tempered baby, scratching and beating his nurse for a while, and accepting the blame submissively and willingly for a while.I had driven Lucita away so fiercely, and now I wished she would come back soon; and while I put on a scowl, the joy in my heart filled me with a smile.Now I must blame myself, call Lucita back, and ask her to forgive me for my stupidity.Hi, Lucita! Re-enter Lucita. What is Miss Lucita's order? Is it time for dinner now, Julia? Lucita I hope so, lest you vent your anger on the servant with an empty stomach. Julia, what did you pick up with such care over there? Lucita has nothing. Julia Then why do you stoop? Lucita I dropped a piece of paper on the floor and picked it up. Isn't Julia's paper nothing? Lucita it's none of my business. Julia Then let it lie on the ground, and leave it to those concerned. Miss Lucita, it will not lie to those concerned unless it is misunderstood. Is Julia a love poem sent to you by some lover of yours? Miss Lucita, if you will put a tune to it, I can sing it.What do you think? Julia: I think such things are very boring.But if you want to sing, just sing according to the tune of "The Clear Light of Love". Lucita This song is too heavy for the frivolous tune. Julia heavy?The re-singing part must have been added too much. Lucita is, miss.But if you want to sing it, it must be very convincing. Julia why don't you sing? Lucita I'm not that high-key. Julia came to me with a song. (Winning the letter) What, you bitch! Sing it so, Lucita; but I don't think I like the tune very much. Don't you like Julia? Lucita is, miss, too harsh. Julia, you girl is too presumptuous. Lucita, your tone is too straight this time.Wouldn't such a rough voice destroy the original rhythm?Originally, there was only one tenor voice missing in your song. Julia tenor, I've told you that your dirty contralto has been overshadowed. Lucita My contralto is but a humble supplication for Proteus. Julia, if you are so glib, I won't agree.Look at who dares to bring in such dubious letters again! (tears the letter) Get out and let these scraps of paper drop on the floor; I'll be offended if you touch them. Lucita, she was pretending to be like this, but she really hoped that another letter would be sent, so that she could lose her temper again. (Down.) Julia No, this letter alone is enough to make my heart ache!Ah, this pair of hateful hands, have the heart to tear these lovely words to pieces!Like the cruel wasp that stings the bee and sucks its honey.To atone for my sins, I'll kiss every scrap of paper.Look, here it says "Gentle Julia": Cruel Julia!I will punish you for your ruthlessness, throw your name on the masonry, and trample you down.Here is written "Proteus Wounded by Love": a painful, wounded name!Make my chest your bed, and rest until your scars are completely healed, and let me kiss your wounds with a resurrection kiss.Two or three times here the name of Proteus is mentioned; wind, please don't blow, that I may find every word in this letter; but I don't want to see my own name, Let a whirlwind blow it to hideous On a monstrous rock, hit it down the stormy sea!See, here's a line that mentions his name twice: "Proteus, abandoned, Proteus bound by love, to sweet Julia." I'll tear Julia's name out; no, He has matched our names so well that I will fold them together; and now you can kiss and hug and be content with each other. Re-enter Lucita. Miss Lucita, the meal is ready, and the master is waiting for you. Hello Julia, let's go. How about Lucita!Let these pieces of paper be thrown here, so that people can see and discuss them? Julia If you care so much about them, pick them up. Lucita No, I don't want to be scolded any more; but let them lie on the ground, they may catch cold. Julia, you are very fond of them. Lucita Well, miss, say what you will; you may think me blind, but I have eyes too. Julia come, come, won't you go? (same below.) The third game is the same as before.Antonio's room Enter ANTONIO and PANCINO. Antonio Pancino, what serious talk was my brother talking to you in the corridor just now? PANCINO He speaks of his nephew, your master Proteus. Antonio Oh, what did he say? Pacino He said he didn't understand why your master let the young master spend his youth at home; people whose reputation is not as good as ours send their sons outside to find opportunities; some join the army and win official positions; Some go to remote islands to explore and make a fortune; some go to colleges and universities to seek advanced knowledge.He said Master Proteus was well suited to any of these exercises; he told me to say before you, please don't let the master stay at home, the young man does not travel far, for his future. It is very obstructive. Antonio You don't need to tell me, I've been thinking about this for a month.I also thought that it was really not good for him to waste his time like this; if he didn't go out and experience more things in the world, it would be difficult for him to be of great use in the future.A person's experience must be obtained through hard work, and only years of tempering can make it mature.So where do you think I'd better send him? PANCINO I think my lord remembers a friend of his, called Valentine, who now works in the duke's house. Antonio is good, I know. PANCINO I think it would be all right if the master sent him there.There he could practice wielding a spear and wielding a sword, listen to the elegant and beautiful speeches of others, chat with the nobles, and experience various trainings suitable for his youth and family background. Antonio You are quite right, you mean well, and I agree with your suggestion; see, I will do as you say at once.I sent him at once to the duke's court. Monsieur Pancino, Monsieur Alphonso, and the rest of the gentlemen will set out to-morrow to see the Duke, and be ready to serve him. Antonio Then Proteus has good company.He should get ready at once to go with them.We're going to tell him now. Enter Proteus. Sweet love of Proteus!Sweet words!Sweet life!This is written by her own handwriting, expressing her feelings; this is the oath of her love, the code of her honor.Oh, that our fathers would approve of our marriages, and do good things for us!O celestial Julia! Antonio, who are you reading a letter from? Proteus to his father, this is a letter of greeting from Valentine to his friend. Antonio gave me the letter, and let me see what news there was. No news from Proteus, father.He only said how pleasantly he lived there, how the duke valued him, and saw him every day; Antonio And what do you think of his hopes?Proteus Although he has good intentions, my actions are subject to your command. Antonio I mean about as much as he hopes.You don't have to be surprised by my sudden decision, I will do whatever I want, without changing a single word.I have resolved that you should go to the duke's court, and live with Valentine; and as his kinsmen give him to maintain, I will give you as much.Tomorrow you have to prepare to leave, no excuses are allowed, my will is firm. Father Proteus, how did I have time to prepare so soon?Please let me delay for a day or two. Listen, Antonio, if you're missing something, I'll send it to you right away.Don't waste time, you must go tomorrow.Come on, Pancino, you'll pack him up so he can start early. (Exit ANTONIO, PANCINO.) Proteus I escaped the flames for fear of being burned, only to be drowned in the sea.I dared not show Julia's letter to my father for fear that he would reproach me for not being in love; who knew he would take advantage of my excuses and deal such a merciless blow to my love.well!Youthful love is like the cloudy and cloudy April weather. The sun's brilliance has just shone on the earth, and it is covered with dark clouds in a moment! Re-enter Pancino. Master Pancino Proteus, my lord pleases; he says hurry up, please go at once. Proteus As it is, there is nothing I can do; but I obey my father, though my heart answers a thousand times: No, no. (same below.)