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Biondello

Sir, understand you this of me

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Petruchio, to Tranio
Sir, understand you this of me, in sooth:
The youngest daughter, whom you hearken for,
Her father keeps from all access of suitors
And will not promise her to any man
Until the elder sister first be wed.
The younger then is free, and not before.
Tranio,
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Act 1
Scene 2
Line 265

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Master, master, news! And such old news as you never heard of!

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Biondello
Master, master, news! And such old
news as you never heard of!
Baptista
Is it new and old too? How may that be?
Biondello
Why, is it not news to hear  of Petruchio’s coming?
Baptista
Is he come?
Biondello
Why, no, sir.
Baptista
What then?
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Act 3
Scene 2
Line 30

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