SCENE I. Padua. Before Lucentio’s house.
Enter on one side Biondello, Lucentio and Bianca; Gremio walking on other side.
BIONDELLO.
Softly and swiftly, sir, for the priest is ready.
LUCENTIO.
I fly, Biondello; but they may chance to need thee at home, therefore leave us.
BIONDELLO.
Nay, faith, I’ll see the church o’ your back; and then come back to my master’s as soon as I can.
[Exeunt Lucentio, Bianca and Biondello.]
GREMIO.
I marvel Cambio comes not all this while.
Enter Petruchio, Katherina, Vincentio and Attendants.
PETRUCHIO.
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.
VINCENTIO.
You shall not choose but drink before you go.
I think I shall command your welcome here,
And by all likelihood some cheer is toward.