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The Two Gentlemen of Verona

William Shakespeare · 2026

Act 2, Scene 2

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SCENE II. Verona. A room in Julia's house. Enter Proteus and Julia.

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PROTEUS. Have patience, gentle Julia. JULIA. I must, where is no remedy.

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PROTEUS. When possibly I can, I will return. JULIA. If you turn not, you will return the sooner. Keep this remembrance for thy Julia's sake. [_Gives him a ring._]

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PROTEUS. Why, then we'll make exchange. Here, take you this. [_Gives her a ring._] JULIA. And seal the bargain with a holy kiss.

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PROTEUS. Here is my hand for my true constancy. And when that hour o'erslips me in the day Wherein I sigh not, Julia, for thy sake, The next ensuing hour some foul mischance Torment me for my love's forgetfulness.

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PROTEUS. My father stays my coming; answer not. The tide is now—nay, not thy tide of tears, That tide will stay me longer than I should. Julia, farewell. [_Exit Julia._]

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What, gone without a word? Ay, so true love should do. It cannot speak, For truth hath better deeds than words to grace it. Enter Pantino. PANTINO. Sir Proteus, you are stayed for. PROTEUS. Go, I come, I come. Alas, this parting strikes poor lovers dumb. [_Exeunt._]

Act 2, Scene 2