SCENE I
Streets of Verona

NARRATOR Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. From forth the fatal loins of these two foes A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life;

[I Predict A Riot – The Kaiser Chiefs]

Enter PRINCE, with Attendants

PRINCE Rebellious subjects, enemies to peace, Three civil brawls, bred of an airy word, By thee, old Capulet, and Montague, Have thrice disturb'd the quiet of our streets, If ever you disturb our streets again, Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace.
Enter ROMEO

BENVOLIO Good-morrow, cousin, Romeo

ROMEO Is the day so young?

BENVOLIO What sadness lengthens Romeo's hours?

ROMEO I am in love But sadly it is unrequited.

BENVOLIO For whom do you carry this heavy burden?

ROMEO For Rosaline, none so beautiful as that wondrous swan

BENVOLIO Then let us seek love anew At tomorrow’s feast of Capulet's Compare her face with some that I shall show, And I will make thee think thy swan a crow.

[Exeuntsonae ]

SCENE II.
A hall in Capulet's house.

CAPULET You are welcome, gentlemen! come, musicians, play. A hall, a hall! give room! and foot it, girls.

[17 Reasons music plays, and they dance]

[Enter Romeo & Benvolio]

ROMEO What lady is that, which doth enrich the hand Of yonder knight?

SERVANT I know not, sir.

ROMEO Did my