5-Air of defiance

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The next morning, RosalinE was woken up very early by the Nurse because her brother had called her to do a very important job.Rosaline got help from Nurse with the dress. There were times when the girl came out of her "comfort zone", having to give up her pants and shirt to wear long dresses of a real countess.In fact, that morning she wore a long green dress with a ribbon tied around her waist that then fell along the skirt.The shoulders were uncovered and the sleeves showed the arms and also part of the elbow. She left her hair loose and didn't put on any jewellery.Before going out, however, he stopped for a few minutes to talk to his cousin Juliet, and discovered that he had started dating the young Romeo Montague.She told her that the night before they exchanged kisses and looks of love for a long time.The girl was very happy for her and didn't feel contempt. She then took a belt that she tied under the ribbon that would serve her to store the sword.When she was ready, she greeted Nurse, took her mantle and hurried to join her brother.He found him in the room where he practised with the sword and where he spent most of his time.Tybald had already attracted the attention of many girls, both from Verone and London. But his charm and his "angelic" face was accompanied by a beautiful character. Presumptuous, arrogant, angry and outspoken.In London he was called the most handsome boy in the entire court.When she was little, Rosaline got along quite well with him, but after their arrival in Verone her character changed completely. He said he had to stay under her rules until she got married."Here I am brother" he said entering."You don't know how to knock" his brother replied in a grumpy tone. "Then tell me. Why did you make me call?" She said approaching.Tybald threw the sword on the ground and went to a table placed in a corner of the room, from where he took a sealed letter that he then gave to his sister. "Deliver it to the Montague, do not enter their house for any reason, simply leave it in the garden"Rosaline took the letter and began to turn it in her hands. " What is it about?" Rosaline asked."It's a challenge," he replied bluntly."And why?""Yesterday those villains sneaked into our party. And today they won't get away with it""Don't you think you're exaggerating?""Do you side with the enemy Rosaline?" He asked raising his voice."No," the sister replied in a low voice."Well, now go"Rosaline immediately left the house and went towards the city. Verone was crowded with villagers who sold and bought the goods for sale.While looking for the Montague's house, she saw Mercutio approaching her in the streets."Countess Rosaline" he said a little shocked."Noble Mercutio" Rosaline replied making a small bow."Please get up, I'm the one who bows to you" he said making a great reverence and making the girl laugh. "So, what are you doing here without pages?" He asked."I have to deliver a letter to Romeo and the Montague" she replied."Do you know the way?""Not really""You can come with me, he's going right now""Don't you think someone can see us?""Don't worry, just put the hood on your head and follow me"Rosaline did so and the two boys headed towards Montague's house.During the short journey, Mercutio asked Rosaline for the content of the letter.The girl replied that she would explain everything once she entered the house.Arriving at the gate, the boy gave the previous one to the girl, who took off her hood, and asked her another question as they headed towards the dining room. "Is the letter... from your brother?""And who's if nothing else"Mercutio laughed: "Well, on the other hand, who if not him"When they arrived almost on the threshold of the door, Rosaline had the impression of having seen someone else in the room. It almost seemed..."Benolio lifts that gorgon from the chair, we have guests. For more than immense beauty"Rosaline opened her eyes wide to hear Benvolio's name and when she entered the dining room the boy was amazed at the girl's vision."Rosaline" said Benvolio hugging her "What good wind brings you here?""As I already told the noble Mercutio, I came here to give a letter of challenge for Romeo, from my brother" "By the way, where is Romeo, didn't he come home tonight? Mercutio asked Benvolio."His father didn't utter a word""Surely he will have been all night with you Rosaline, he is so tormented that you will drive him crazy"The girl looked at Benvolio and said: "In truth he was not with me, he must have gone to court other girls" "Continuing the speech of the letter, what does it say?" Benvolio asked interrupting the previous speech. "So, my brother Tybald wants a clash with you Montague this afternoon"The two boys listened very carefully and Mercutio approached the table where he took a glass of wine to offer it to the girl"And why did your brother send us a letter of defiance?""Because he saw you yesterday at the party he got very angry" "Ah poor Romeo, he's already dead... Crushed by the weight of love. And could he ever face Tybald? Mercutio said."Why, who is ever Tybald?""He's much more than the prince of cats. He fights with precision and manages to keep time at a distance in a perfect way. One, two, three and then straight to the chest," Mercutio continued.Benvolio and Rosaline reflected on those words: after all it was true, Tybald was very good with the sword and he insisted on teaching this to his sister as well. Maybe for fear that she would become better than him."Mercutio, you're right. My brother is a gentleman and a proven duellist at the same time. No one has ever survived him"At a certain point Romeo came in with a happy and satisfied air. Immediately his gaze landed on Rosaline, surprised to see her there."Mr. Romeo, hello. You deserved it a greeting to the French for your French manners that you used wonderfully last night" said Mercutio jokingly. "Forgive me good Mercutio, I had a big deal to do; and in a similar case you can't give up" "Would you say that in cases similar to yours they force a man to bow even his buttocks?""Does it mean to reverence?""You said it more kindly. Come on, we forgive you" Benvolio and Rosaline put under their moustaches without being noticed by the two boys."What do I owe your visit to Rosaline?" Romeo asked looking out the window."I came here to bring you a letter of challenge from my brother" said the girl "Challenges you a duel this afternoon at the Old Bridge" Benvolio continued.The three boys saw that Romeo, however, was not so intent on listening to the boys' speech. "Excuse me, I have to do something important," Romeo said and then headed towards the exit."Wait cousin, it's worth your life" said Benvolio trying to make himself heard.Mercutio ran in the direction of Romeo, and then was followed by Rosaline and Benvolio.They left the house and saw that Romeo stopped in front of the gate."Benvolio, I have to thank you" Rosaline suddenly turned to him."Of what, Countess?" He asked surprised."To have hosted me in your house""It's not me you have to thank, and in any case I would never have left you outside the gate: I would like to see a beauty like yours every day. I would like to see a person like you every day"Rosaline was very surprised by Benvolio's sentence, but she was happy to hear those words, also because no one before him had said such a nice thing to her. Rosaline headed towards the gate where Mercutio was still there, but no trace of Romeo."What was Romeo doing?" Benvolio asked approaching."hes was talking to an elderly woman with veils""Why on the hell should my Nurse talk to Romeo?" "Was it...your Nurse?" Mercutio asked."I suppose so. Look, when I get home I'll try to make my brother reason""You don't have to make an effort" said Benvolio."That's right, Benvolio is right""Don't worry. I'll try to do my best"Rosaline began to see something new in the Montague: they were not as her brother had described to her. They were kind, hospitable, with a big heart and had a fun soul.The Capulets, on the other hand, were the exact opposite, but only for special occasions did they bring out a glimmer of kindness and irony.Rosaline was beginning to feel different."Do you want me to accompany you home, I have to go out for some errands" proposed Benvolio."Don't...don't you think someone can notice?" Rosaline asked doubtfully."The important thing is that you don't show up at your brother's, otherwise it's trouble" said Mercutio laughing. Rosaline smiled and accepted Benvolio's proposal. Mercutio then took the boy aside for a moment to talk."What do you want, Mercutio?""I just wanted to compliment you""And why?""Because you chose she well!""Who? Rosaline?""Who if nothing else""Look, not mine...""I know, I know. But if it ever happened you would be fine together. A Montague and a Capulet have never been seen together"Benvolio smiled and returned to Rosaline, taking her by the arm and then heading towards Capuleti's house.On the way between the stalls, the narrow crowded streets and the bush, the two boys began to converse."What did the noble Mercutio tell you?" Rosaline asked. "He made a very interesting allusion" he replied."And which one?""That of a Montague and a Capulet united together for the rest of their lives""Do you mean...the two of us?""Oh yes"Rosaline laughed: "If my mother found out that I'm talking to a Montague, she would ask the King of England to behead me"Benvolio laughed at that sentence."What would your mother say about that?" Rosaline asked. But Benvolio stopped on the way and his gaze was lost in the void."Sir Benvolio, are you okay?" She asked worried. Benvolio didn't answer, his gaze remained fixed on the floor and his breathing became laboured."Did I touch a key that I shouldn't have?"Benvolio went to sit on the wall that was outside the entrance of the house of the Capulets. Rosaline saw the boy look down and put his hands in his hair.The girl approached and sat next to him, taking his face in her hands and making the girl's green eyes and the boy's blue eyes collide, seeing that hers were full of tears.Rosaline had a shocked look and I tried to apologise "You couldn't have known, it's not your fault" replied Benvolio.Rosaline left his face and hugged him six, to make him feel her closeness."See you today, my Sir"Benvolio smiled and left Rosaline a kiss on the cheek, then got up and returned home."My God, I feel like I fell in love with my enemy"

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