I'll bring [mine] action on the proudest he

That stops my way in Padua. Grumio,

Draw forth thy weapon, [we are] beset with thieves;

Rescue thy mistress, if thou be a man.

Fear not, sweet wench, they shall not touch thee, Kate:

I'll buckler thee against a million.

[[Exeunt Petruchio, Katharina, and Grumio.]

Bap. Nay, let them go, a couple of quiet ones.

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Gre. Went they not quickly, I should die with laughing.