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Act 5, Scene 1
The Two Gentlemen of Verona Translation Act 5, Scene 2
Enter TURIO, PROTEUS, and JULIA
TURIO
Sir Proteus, what says Silvia to my suit?
TURIO
Sir Proteus, what does Silvia say about my wooing?
PROTEUS
O, sir, I find her milder than she was;And yet she takes exceptions at your person.
PROTEUS
Oh, sir, I think she is more gracious than she was before. And yet, she is not so sure about your physical appearance.
TURIO
What, that my leg is too long?
TURIO
What? Is it because my legs are too long?
PROTEUS
No; that it is too little.
PROTEUS
No, it's because your legs are too thin.
TURIO
I'll wear a boot, to make it somewhat rounder.
TURIO
I'll wear boots to make my legs look a bit thicker.
JULIA
[Aside] But love will not be spurr'd to whatit loathes.
JULIA
[To herself] But love won't be inspired by something it hates.
TURIO
What says she to my face?
TURIO
What does she say about my face?
PROTEUS
She says it is a fair one.
PROTEUS
She says it's pale.
TURIO
Nay then, the wanton lies; my face is black.
Turio
No, I think that willful woman lies. My face is tan.
PROTEUS
But pearls are fair; and the old saying is,Black men are pearls in beauteous ladies' eyes.
PROTEUS
But pearls are white. And the old saying goes that tan men are pearls in the eyes of beautiful ladies.
JULIA
[Aside] 'Tis true; such pearls as put outladies' eyes;For I had rather wink than look on them.
JULIA
[To herself] That's true. Such pearls make ladies' eyes useless. I would rather shut my eyes than look at them.
TURIO
How likes she my discourse?
TURIO
How does she like my conversation?
PROTEUS
Ill, when you talk of war.
PROTEUS
She doesn't like it when you talk about violence.
TURIO
But well, when I discourse of love and peace?
TURIO
Then, what does she think when I speak about love and peace?
JULIA
[Aside] But better, indeed, when you hold your peace.
JULIA
[To herself] It's better when you just keep silent.
TURIO
What says she to my valour?
TURIO
What does she say about my bravery?
PROTEUS
O, sir, she makes no doubt of that.
PROTEUS
Oh, sir, she has no doubt of that.
JULIA
[Aside] She needs not, when she knows it cowardice.
JULIA
[To herself] She doesn't need to doubt your bravery, because she knows that you're a coward.
TURIO
What says she to my birth?
TURIO
What does she say about my noble ancestry?
PROTEUS
That you are well derived.
PROTEUS
That you are well descended.
JULIA
[Aside] True; from a gentleman to a fool.
JULIA
[To herself] True. You've gone from a gentleman to a fool.
TURIO
Considers she my possessions?
turio
Does she consider my possessions?
PROTEUS
O, ay; and pities them.
PROTEUS
Oh, yes, and she feels sorry for them.
TURIO
Wherefore?
TURIO
Why?
JULIA
[Aside] That such an ass should owe them.
JULIA
[To herself] Because such an ass owns them.
PROTEUS
That they are out by lease.
PROTEUS
That they are borrowed or rented and not entirely in your possession.
JULIA
Here comes the duke.
JULIA
Here comes the Duke.
Enter DUKE
DUKE
How now, Sir Proteus! How now, Turio!Which of you saw Sir Eglamour of late?
DUKE
Sir Proteus! How's it going? And Turio, how are you? Which of you saw Sir Eglamour recently?
TURIO
Not I.
TURIO
I didn't.
PROTEUS
Nor I.
PROTEUS
Neither did I.
DUKE
Saw you my daughter?
DUKE
Have you seen my daughter?
PROTEUS
Neither.
PROTEUS
Not her either.
DUKE
Why then, She's fled unto that peasant Valentine; And Eglamour is in her company. 'Tis true; for Friar Laurence met them both, As he in penance wander'd through the forest; Him he knew well, and guess'd that it was she, But, being mask'd, he was not sure of it; Besides, she did intend confession At Patrick's cell this even; and there she was not; These likelihoods confirm her flight from hence. Therefore, I pray you, stand not to discourse, But mount you presently and meet with me Upon the rising of the mountain-foot That leads towards Mantua, whither they are fled: Dispatch, sweet gentlemen, and follow me.
DUKE
Well, then, she has run away to find that peasant Valentine, and Eglamour has accompanied her. It's true. Friar Lawrence has met them both as he wandered through the forest, repenting. He recognized Eglamour, and guessed that it was Silvia—but since she was masked, he wasn't sure of it. Besides, she was planning on going to confession tonight at Patrick's place, but she wasn't there. All of these instances confirm that she has run away. Therefore, please, don't delay by talking. Get on horseback at once, and meet me by the base of the mountain that leads toward Mantua, where they are going. Hurry up, sweet gentlemen, and follow me.
Exit
TURIO
Why, this it is to be a peevish girl, That flies her fortune when it follows her. I'll after, more to be revenged on Eglamour Than for the love of reckless Silvia.
TURIO
Well, she's a foolish girl for fleeing from a good courtship when it follows her. I'll go after her—not so much because I love the uncaring Silvia, but more because I want to take revenge on Eglamour.
Exit
PROTEUS
And I will follow, more for Silvia's loveThan hate of Eglamour that goes with her.
PROTEUS
And I'll follow—because I love Silvia more than I hate Eglamour, who accompanies her.
Exit
JULIA
And I will follow, more to cross that loveThan hate for Silvia that is gone for love.
JULIA
And I'll follow, so I can frustrate Proteus' love—not because I hate Silvia, who has left for love's sake.
Exit
