Good sister, wrong me not, nor wrong yourself,
To make a bondmaid and a slave of me;
That I disdain; but for these other gawds,
Unbind my hands, I’ll pull them off myself,
Yea, all my raiment, to my petticoat;
Or what you will command me will I do,
So well I know my duty to my elders.
Sister, don't mistreat me or yourself by turning me into your slave. I refuse that. But these jewelry and decorations—unbind my hands, I'll remove them myself. I'll take off all my clothes down to my petticoat, or I'll do whatever you command. I know my duty to my elders very well.
Come on, sister, don't make me a slave. I'm not okay with that. But fine, let my hands go and I'll take off all these jewels and decorations myself. I can strip down to my slip if that's what you want. I know how to respect my elders.
sister dont make me a slave ill take off these jewels myself i respect my elders just let me go
Of all thy suitors here I charge thee tell
Whom thou lov’st best: see thou dissemble not.
Tell me—of all the men trying to court you, who do you love? And don't lie to me.
Who do you actually like? Of all these guys trying to court you, who's your favorite? Don't lie.
which guy do you actually like don't lie to me
Believe me, sister, of all the men alive
I never yet beheld that special face
Which I could fancy more than any other.
Sister, I swear I've never seen any man I prefer more than any other. I haven't found anyone special.
I'm serious—I haven't seen anyone I like more than the others. Nobody stands out.
none of them i haven't picked anyone
Minion, thou liest. Is’t not Hortensio?
You're lying! Isn't it Hortensio you love?
BS. You love Hortensio, don't you?
you're lying it's hortensio right
If you affect him, sister, here I swear
I’ll plead for you myself but you shall have him.
If that's who you want, sister, I'll help you get him. I'll even speak for you.
If you want him, I'll help you get him. I'll put in a good word for you.
if you want him i'll help you get him
O! then, belike, you fancy riches more:
You will have Gremio to keep you fair.
Or maybe it's money you care about? Are you saving yourself for Gremio because he's rich?
Or maybe you're after money? Are you going for Gremio because he's loaded?
maybe it's money are you after gremio bc he's rich
Is it for him you do envy me so?
Nay, then you jest; and now I well perceive
You have but jested with me all this while:
I prithee, sister Kate, untie my hands.
No, I'm not interested in him because of money. You're joking with me, aren't you? I can see you're just testing me now.
No, it's not about money. You're messing with me, aren't you? You're just messing with my head.
no i don't care about money you're just messing with me
If that be jest, then all the rest was so.
If that's a joke, then everything else you've said was a joke too.
If that's a joke, everything you said was a lie.
if you're joking now you're lying about everything
Why, how now, dame! Whence grows this insolence?
Bianca, stand aside. Poor girl! she weeps.
Go ply thy needle; meddle not with her.
For shame, thou hilding of a devilish spirit,
Why dost thou wrong her that did ne’er wrong thee?
When did she cross thee with a bitter word?
What now, woman? Where does this rudeness come from? Bianca, step aside. Poor girl, she's crying. Go do your needlework and leave her alone. You're shameful—you have a devilish spirit. Why are you hurting someone who's never hurt you? When did she ever speak a harsh word to you?
What's going on here? Where is this attitude coming from? Bianca, get away from her. Oh no, the girl's crying. Katherina, go work on your needlework and stop bothering her. You should be ashamed. You're acting like a devil. Why are you hurting someone who's never done anything to you? Has she ever said one mean thing to you?
why are you like this bianca didnt do anything shes crying stop hurting her shame on you
Her silence flouts me, and I’ll be reveng’d.
Your silence is mocking me, and I'm going to get back at you for it.
You're being quiet on purpose to hurt me. You think you're better than me with your silence.
you're mocking me with your silence i'll make you pay
What! in my sight? Bianca, get thee in.
You're doing this in front of me? Bianca, get out of here now.
In my presence? Bianca, go. Now.
not in front of me bianca leave
What! will you not suffer me? Nay, now I see
She is your treasure, she must have a husband;
I must dance bare-foot on her wedding-day,
And, for your love to her, lead apes in hell.
Talk not to me: I will go sit and weep
Till I can find occasion of revenge.
You won't let me stay? Fine. I see it now—she's your favorite, she's your treasure. She gets a husband and a life, and I'm left alone. This is my reward for everything.
That's it, isn't it? She's your favorite. She gets married and a future. And me? I get nothing. This is what I get.
she's your favorite she gets everything i get nothing that's fair
Was ever gentleman thus griev’d as I?
But who comes here?
Has any gentleman ever had to deal with this? But who's coming?
How am I supposed to deal with this? But who's that coming?
what do i do who's that
Hortensio as a musician; and Tranio, with Biondello bearing a lute and
books.
Hortensio, dressed as a musician, and Tranio, with Biondello carrying a lute and books.
Hortensio dressed up like a musician, and Tranio with Biondello bringing a lute and some books.
hortensio dressed as musician tranio n biondello w lute n books
Good morrow, neighbour Baptista.
Good morning, neighbor Baptista.
Good morning, sir.
hey
Good morrow, neighbour Gremio. God save you, gentlemen!
Good morning, Gremio. Good morning, gentlemen.
Good morning, Gremio. You all.
morning everyone
Petruchio speaks in relentless forward motion — he never defends, never retreats, and treats every objection as confirmation of what he already knows. Watch for how he rephrases Kate's insults as compliments without pausing, as if he's genuinely mishearing her.
And you, good sir! Pray, have you not a daughter
Call’d Katherina, fair and virtuous?
And to you, good sir! I ask, do you not have a daughter named Katherina, who is beautiful and virtuous?
Hey, nice to meet you! So you're the father of Katherina, right? I've heard she's gorgeous and really kind.
u got a daughter named katherina? heard she's beautiful & good
I have a daughter, sir, call’d Katherina.
I do have a daughter, sir, named Katherina.
Yeah, I'm her father. Katherina is my daughter.
yep that's my daughter katherina
You are too blunt: go to it orderly.
You're being too direct; approach this properly.
Hold up, you're coming on way too strong. Let me show you how it's done.
chill dude, take it slow
You wrong me, Signior Gremio: give me leave.
I am a gentleman of Verona, sir,
That, hearing of her beauty and her wit,
Her affability and bashful modesty,
Her wondrous qualities and mild behaviour,
Am bold to show myself a forward guest
Within your house, to make mine eye the witness
Of that report which I so oft have heard.
And, for an entrance to my entertainment,
I do present you with a man of mine,
You misunderstand me, Signior Gremio; let me explain. I am a gentleman from Verona, sir, who, hearing about her beauty and her intelligence, her friendliness and modest shyness, her remarkable qualities and gentle behavior, I have been bold enough to show myself as a welcoming guest within your home, to see for myself the truth of these reports I have heard so often. And, to introduce myself and earn your hospitality, I bring you a servant of mine,
No, wait, Gremio, let me tell you about myself. I'm a gentleman from Verona, and I've heard all about Katherina— she's beautiful, smart, friendly, and modest. She's the kind of woman I've been looking for. I wanted to come meet her in person and see if what I've heard is true. So I came here as a guest to your house, and I even brought you one of my servants as a gift to show my respect.
im a guy from verona heard katherina is beautiful smart & kind wanted to meet her so i came here brought u a servant as a gift
Cunning in music and the mathematics,
To instruct her fully in those sciences,
Whereof I know she is not ignorant.
Accept of him, or else you do me wrong:
His name is Licio, born in Mantua.
Skilled in music and mathematics, he can teach her thoroughly in these disciplines, which I'm sure she already knows something about. Take him or you insult me. His name is Licio, and he comes from Mantua.
He's great at music and math and can teach her all those subjects properly. She already knows some of this stuff, so don't be rude about it. His name is Licio and he's from Mantua.
hes good at music n math can teach her everything shes already smart hes licio from mantua
Y’are welcome, sir, and he for your good sake;
But for my daughter Katherine, this I know,
She is not for your turn, the more my grief.
You're welcome, sir, and he is welcome for your sake. But as for my daughter Katherina, I must tell you this: she is not the right match for you. That's my regret.
Sure, you and your servant are welcome here. But I gotta be honest about my daughter Katherina— she's not going to work out for you. That's just how it is.
ur welcome here but my daughter katherina aint right 4 u sorry
I see you do not mean to part with her;
Or else you like not of my company.
It's obvious you don't want to give up her, or perhaps you don't enjoy my company.
Look, I get it—either you don't want to give her up, or you just don't like having me around.
u dont wanna let her go or u dont want me here
Mistake me not; I speak but as I find.
Whence are you, sir? What may I call your name?
Don't misread me; I'm just being honest about what I know. Where are you from, sir? What should I call you by name?
I'm not trying to be rude; I just tell it like I see it. So where are you actually from? What's your name?
im being real w u where u from? whats ur name?
Petruchio is my name, Antonio’s son;
A man well known throughout all Italy.
My name is Petruchio, son of Antonio. I'm a man who is well known throughout all of Italy.
I'm Petruchio—my father is Antonio. I've got a pretty good reputation all over Italy.
im petruchio son of antonio known all over italy
I know him well: you are welcome for his sake.
I know him well. You are welcome here because of him.
Oh, I know your father. That's why you're welcome here.
i know ur father urwelcome cuz of him
Saving your tale, Petruchio, I pray,
Let us, that are poor petitioners, speak too.
Backare! you are marvellous forward.
With respect to what you just said, Petruchio, I ask, let us who are poor suitors also get to speak. Back off! You're being far too forward and eager.
Look, Petruchio, I respect that, but come on— let those of us who aren't rich get a word in too. Back away, dude. You're being too pushy.
yo let us talk too u being way too forward
O, pardon me, Signior Gremio; I would fain be doing.
Oh, forgive me, Signior Gremio. I really want to get going.
Sorry, Gremio, I didn't mean to hog the conversation. I'm just eager to move forward.
my bad gremio im just excited to move on
I doubt it not, sir; but you will curse your wooing. Neighbour, this is
a gift very grateful, I am sure of it. To express the like kindness,
myself, that have been more kindly beholding to you than any, freely
give unto you this young scholar,
I don't doubt it, sir, but you'll regret your courting. Neighbor, this is a very welcome gift, I'm sure of it. To show similar kindness, I, who have been more indebted to you than anyone else, freely give you this young scholar,
I'm sure you will, sir, but you'll wish you hadn't tried to court her. My friend, this is a wonderful gift, really. To do the same kindness back, I - who owe you more than anyone - am going to give you this young scholar,
you'll regret courting her but thanks for the gift i'll give you this scholar
that has been long studying at Rheims; as cunning in Greek, Latin, and
other languages, as the other in music and mathematics. His name is
Cambio; pray accept his service.
He's been studying for a long time in Rheims; he speaks Greek, Latin, and other languages just as well as that other guy does music and math. His name is Cambio. I ask you to accept his service.
He studied for years in Rheims and he speaks Greek, Latin, and all these languages as well as the other guy plays music and does math. His name is Cambio and I hope you'll use him.
hes studied in rheims speaks greek latin n more languages name is cambio please use him
A thousand thanks, Signior Gremio; welcome, good Cambio. [_To Tranio._]
But, gentle sir, methinks you walk like a stranger. May I be so bold to
know the cause of your coming?
A thousand thanks, Signior Gremio. Welcome, good Cambio. But, kind sir, it seems you look like an outsider. May I be so bold as to ask why you've come here?
Thanks so much, Gremio, and welcome to you too, Cambio. But you—you look like you're not from around here. Can I ask what brings you to my home?
thanks gremio u look new here what brings u?
Tranio plays Lucentio with the confidence of someone who has studied how to be rich rather than actually being it — his bids escalate past all plausibility. Watch for the moment his bluffing outruns his plan.
Pardon me, sir, the boldness is mine own,
That, being a stranger in this city here,
Do make myself a suitor to your daughter,
Unto Bianca, fair and virtuous.
Nor is your firm resolve unknown to me,
In the preferment of the eldest sister.
This liberty is all that I request,
That, upon knowledge of my parentage,
I may have welcome ’mongst the rest that woo,
And free access and favour as the rest:
And, toward the education of your daughters,
I here bestow a simple instrument,
And this small packet of Greek and Latin books:
If you accept them, then their worth is great.
Excuse my boldness, sir. I'm a stranger in this city, and I've taken the liberty of becoming a suitor to your daughter Bianca—who is fair and virtuous. I know your firm decision is to marry off your eldest daughter first. All I'm asking for is permission that, once you learn about my family background, I'll be welcomed among the other suitors courting her, with equal access and consideration. To help with your daughters' education, I'm giving you a simple musical instrument and this small set of books in Greek and Latin. If you accept these gifts, they'll be valuable.
I know I'm being bold, sir, but I'm new to the city and I want to court your daughter Bianca. She's beautiful and virtuous. I understand you want to marry off your older daughter first, and that makes sense. All I'm asking is that once you know who my family is, you treat me like the other suitors. Let me have a fair shot at courting her. As a gift for your daughters' education, I'm giving you a musical instrument and some books in Greek and Latin. They're worth something if you take them.
im a stranger here but i want to court bianca shes beautiful i know about your older daughter first if you like my family let me have a fair chance here are gifts for her education
Lucentio is your name, of whence, I pray?
Is Lucentio your name? And where are you from, I ask?
So your name's Lucentio? Where do you come from?
ur lucentio? from where?
Of Pisa, sir; son to Vincentio.
From Pisa, sir. I'm the son of Vincentio.
I'm from Pisa. My father's name is Vincentio.
from pisa im vincentios son
A mighty man of Pisa: by report
I know him well: you are very welcome, sir.
[_To Hortensio_.] Take you the lute,
A powerful man of Pisa—I know him well by reputation. You're very welcome, sir. Take the lute, Hortensio.
Vincentio's a big shot in Pisa. I know him well. Welcome here. Hortensio, you take the lute.
your dad's huge / welcome / hortensio take lute
[_To Lucentio_.] and you the set of books;
You shall go see your pupils presently.
Holla, within!
[To Lucentio.] and you take the set of books; you'll go and meet your pupils shortly. Hello there, is anyone inside?
[To Lucentio.] and you grab the books. You'll be meeting your students in a minute. Hey, anybody in there?
u take the books ur students r waiting hello?? anyone home
Sirrah, lead these gentlemen
To my daughters, and tell them both
These are their tutors: bid them use them well.
Hey you, bring these men to my daughters and tell both of them these are their teachers. Tell them to treat them well.
Take these guys to my daughters and tell them both these are their tutors. Tell them to be nice to them.
take these guys to my daughters tell them theyre the tutors treat them good
We will go walk a little in the orchard,
And then to dinner. You are passing welcome,
And so I pray you all to think yourselves.
We'll take a short walk in the orchard and then have dinner. You are all very welcome here, and I hope you feel that way too.
Let's go for a walk in the garden and then eat. You're all really welcome, and I hope you know that.
lets walk in the garden then have dinner yr all welcome
Signior Baptista, my business asketh haste,
And every day I cannot come to woo.
You knew my father well, and in him me,
Left solely heir to all his lands and goods,
Which I have bettered rather than decreas’d:
Then tell me, if I get your daughter’s love,
What dowry shall I have with her to wife?
Signior Baptista, my business requires speed, and I cannot come to court your daughter every day. You knew my father well, and in him you knew me. He left me as the sole heir to all his lands and wealth, which I have actually increased rather than diminished. So tell me, if I win your daughter's love, what dowry will you give with her as my wife?
Baptista, look, I'm a busy man and I can't be here every single day to woo your daughter. You knew my father—he left everything to me. I've done well for myself, actually made more money. So here's my question: if I marry Katherina, what kind of dowry are you going to give me?
im busy man can't be here every day if i marry katherina whats the dowry?
After my death, the one half of my lands,
And in possession twenty thousand crowns.
After I die, she'll get half of my lands and twenty thousand crowns in cash.
When I die, she gets half my property and twenty thousand crowns in cash.
half my lands 20k crowns when i die
And, for that dowry, I’ll assure her of
Her widowhood, be it that she survive me,
In all my lands and leases whatsoever.
Let specialities be therefore drawn between us,
That covenants may be kept on either hand.
And in return for that dowry, I'll guarantee her a widow's portion in all my lands and properties, should she outlive me. Let formal documents be drawn up between us so that both sides can keep to the agreements.
In return for that dowry, I'll make sure she's taken care of if I die - she'll have a share of all my lands and property. Let's draw up official papers so we both know what we're agreeing to.
i'll protect her if i die she gets my lands let's make it official
Ay, when the special thing is well obtain’d,
That is, her love; for that is all in all.
Yes, when you've truly won the main prize— her love, because that's what matters most.
That's great, but only if you actually get her to love you. That's the real deal here.
only if she loves u thats whats important
Why, that is nothing; for I tell you, father,
I am as peremptory as she proud-minded;
And where two raging fires meet together,
They do consume the thing that feeds their fury:
Though little fire grows great with little wind,
Yet extreme gusts will blow out fire and all;
So I to her, and so she yields to me;
For I am rough and woo not like a babe.
That's nothing to worry about. Listen, I'm just as stubborn and determined as she is proud and difficult. When two intense forces meet, they consume the fuel that keeps them burning. A small fire grows big with a little breeze, but a strong gust can blow it out completely. It's the same with us: I'll meet her fire with mine, and she'll give way to me. I'm rough and don't court like a timid boy.
That doesn't worry me at all. I'm as stubborn as she is difficult. It's like when two fires meet—they can burn each other out. A small fire gets bigger with a little wind, but a big gust can kill it entirely. Same thing with me and her. I'll match her intensity and she'll back down. I'm rough and I don't sweet-talk like some young guy.
im as stubborn as she is difficult when two fires meet they burn out shell give way to me im not gonna sweet talk her
Well mayst thou woo, and happy be thy speed!
But be thou arm’d for some unhappy words.
Good luck to you in your wooing, and may you succeed! But be prepared for some harsh words from her.
Good luck with all that. Hope you win her over! But fair warning—she's going to say some mean things to you.
good luck but shes gonna say mean stuff
The Petruchio-Katherine exchange in this scene is structured almost exactly like a formal Elizabethan flyting — a competitive exchange of insults governed by implicit rules. Each participant must pick up the other's word or image and redirect it. Katherine does this brilliantly: she takes 'moveable,' returns 'joint-stool,' takes 'buz,' returns 'buzzard,' takes 'wasp,' and keeps it in play. What's remarkable is that they are equally matched for the entire middle section — she wins as many rounds as he does. The tactic Petruchio deploys to break the impasse is not superior wit but a refusal to play by the rules: he simply declares himself the winner. This is what unsettles modern audiences. It's not that he out-debates her. It's that he stops debating and announces a result.
Ay, to the proof, as mountains are for winds,
That shake not though they blow perpetually.
Yes, I can take hard words like mountains endure the wind, which shake but do not break even when the wind blows constantly.
Oh, I can handle anything she throws at me. I'm solid like a mountain—wind might shake it, but it doesn't break.
ill be fine im strong like a mountain
How now, my friend! Why dost thou look so pale?
What's this? My friend! Why do you look so pale?
Hey, what's up? You look like you've seen a ghost!
u ok? u look pale
For fear, I promise you, if I look pale.
Fear is the reason, I promise you, if I look pale.
I'm scared, that's why I look so pale.
im scared thats why im pale
What, will my daughter prove a good musician?
Will my daughter turn out to be a skilled musician?
So is my daughter going to be good at music?
will my daughter b good at music?
I think she’ll sooner prove a soldier:
Iron may hold with her, but never lutes.
I think she will become a soldier before a musician. She handles weapons fine, but she'll never handle a lute gently.
She'd make a better soldier than a musician, honestly. She's violent with everything—especially musical instruments.
shes more soldier than musician shell break the lute
Why, then thou canst not break her to the lute?
So you can't train her to play the lute properly?
So you can't teach her how to play it right?
u cant teach her lute?
Why, no; for she hath broke the lute to me.
I did but tell her she mistook her frets,
And bow’d her hand to teach her fingering;
When, with a most impatient devilish spirit,
‘Frets, call you these?’ quoth she ‘I’ll fume with them’;
And with that word she struck me on the head,
And through the instrument my pate made way;
And there I stood amazed for a while,
As on a pillory, looking through the lute;
While she did call me rascal fiddler,
And twangling Jack, with twenty such vile terms,
As had she studied to misuse me so.
No, I cannot. She broke the lute on me. I was just telling her she was using the frets wrong and showed her how to position her hand to teach her fingering. When, in a furious and vicious rage, she said 'Frets, you call them these? I'll destroy them' and hit me hard on the head with it. The instrument went right through and broke against my skull, and there I stood stunned for a moment, looking like I was stuck in the stocks, peering through the lute. Meanwhile she was calling me a worthless musician, and 'twanging Jack' and twenty other awful insults, as if she'd spent days preparing to hurt me this way.
No way. She smashed the lute right on my head. I was just trying to tell her she was doing it wrong, showing her how to move her fingers, and she goes absolutely crazy, like 'Frets? I'll destroy them!' Then she hits me in the head so hard the lute breaks through and I'm just standing there looking stupid, like I'm stuck in pillory with a lute stuck in my face, while she's screaming at me that I'm a worthless musician, a 'twanging Jack,' and all kinds of horrible things. It was like she'd spent all week planning how to insult me.
she smashed lute on my head i was just teaching her she called me awful names worst day ever
Now, by the world, it is a lusty wench!
I love her ten times more than e’er I did:
O! how I long to have some chat with her!
Now, by all that's true, she's a spirited woman! I love her ten times more than I ever did before. How I wish I could talk with her right now!
Wow, that girl's got serious fire! I love her even more now. I'm dying to talk to her.
shes so fierce i love her more now wanna talk 2 her
[_To Hortensio_.] Well, go with me, and be not so discomfited;
Proceed in practice with my younger daughter;
She’s apt to learn, and thankful for good turns.
Signior Petruchio, will you go with us,
Or shall I send my daughter Kate to you?
Come with me and don't be discouraged. Keep practicing with my younger daughter—she's eager to learn and appreciates kindness. Signior Petruchio, will you come with us, or should I send my daughter Kate to you?
Come with me, don't be upset. Keep practicing with my other daughter—she's eager and grateful. Petruchio, you coming with us, or should I send Kate to you?
come on / she'll be better / coming or send kate
I pray you do.
I ask that you do.
Send her to me, please.
send her here
I will attend her here,
And woo her with some spirit when she comes.
Say that she rail; why, then I’ll tell her plain
She sings as sweetly as a nightingale:
Say that she frown; I’ll say she looks as clear
As morning roses newly wash’d with dew:
Say she be mute, and will not speak a word;
Then I’ll commend her volubility,
And say she uttereth piercing eloquence:
If she do bid me pack, I’ll give her thanks,
As though she bid me stay by her a week:
If she deny to wed, I’ll crave the day
When I shall ask the banns, and when be married.
But here she comes; and now, Petruchio, speak.
I'll stay here and court her enthusiastically when she arrives. If she yells at me, I'll tell her plain she sings as sweetly as a nightingale. If she frowns, I'll say her face is as clear as morning roses just washed with dew. If she stays silent and won't speak, I'll praise her talkative nature and say she speaks with piercing intelligence. If she tells me to go away, I'll thank her as if she asked me to stay a week. If she refuses to marry, I'll just ask when I can post the notice and when we'll be married. But here she comes now, so Petruchio, speak.
I'll wait here and try to win her over when she shows up. If she yells at me, I'll just tell her she has a beautiful voice like a nightingale. If she frowns, I'll say her face is as lovely as fresh roses in the morning with dew on them. If she won't talk to me, I'll compliment how talkative she is and say she speaks with real power. If she kicks me out, I'll thank her like she asked me to stay for a week. If she says no to marriage, I'll just ask when we can get married. But look, here she comes, so come on Petruchio, time to talk.
im staying here im gonna win her over if she yells ill say she sings good if she frowns ill say shes pretty if she wont talk ill say shes talkative if she kicks me out ill thank her if she says no ill ask when we marry here she comes go talk
Good morrow, Kate; for that’s your name, I hear.
Good morning, Kate. That's the name I've heard for you.
Good morning, Kate. That's the name I've heard around.
hey kate that ur name right
Well have you heard, but something hard of hearing:
They call me Katherine that do talk of me.
You've heard me well, but you must be somewhat hard of hearing. People call me Katherina when they talk about me.
You heard what I said, but apparently you didn't really listen. Everyone knows my name is Katherina.
u heard me but ur not listening im katherina
You lie, in faith, for you are call’d plain Kate,
And bonny Kate, and sometimes Kate the curst;
But, Kate, the prettiest Kate in Christendom,
Kate of Kate Hall, my super-dainty Kate,
For dainties are all Kates, and therefore, Kate,
Take this of me, Kate of my consolation;
Hearing thy mildness prais’d in every town,
Thy virtues spoke of, and thy beauty sounded,—
Yet not so deeply as to thee belongs,—
Myself am mov’d to woo thee for my wife.
You're wrong there—you're called plain Kate, and sometimes bonny Kate, and sometimes Kate the difficult one. But Kate, the loveliest Kate in all of Christendom, Kate of the great household, my wonderful Kate, for wonderful things are all named Kate, and so Kate, take this from me, Kate who brings me such comfort. I've heard your gentleness praised in every town, your virtues spoken of, and your beauty celebrated— though not nearly as much as it deserves— I myself am moved to take you as my wife.
That's where you're wrong. Everyone calls you plain Kate, or sometimes sweet Kate, or just grumpy Kate. But actually, Kate, you're the most wonderful Kate in the world. You're quality stuff—literally, great things get named Kate. So Kate, believe me when I say this: your kindness is famous everywhere I go, people talk about how good you are, how beautiful— though honestly you're even better than people say. And that's why I want to marry you.
ppl call u kate u sweet kate or grumpy kate but ur the best kate i wanna marry u
Mov’d! in good time: let him that mov’d you hither
Remove you hence. I knew you at the first,
You were a moveable.
Moved! Right now: let whoever pushed you here push you back out. I knew it from the start— you were a thing that gets passed around.
Moved? Nice try. Whoever brought you here can take you right back out. I figured you out immediately—you're just some guy who gets tossed around.
moved? sure get outta here u just some dude
Why, what’s a moveable?
What do you mean by a moveable?
What do you mean by that?
what u mean?
A joint-stool.
A joint-stool.
A joint-stool.
A joint-stool.
Thou hast hit it: come, sit on me.
You got it right. Come on, sit on me.
That's right. Come here and sit down.
sit down
Asses are made to bear, and so are you.
Animals are made to carry burdens, and so are you.
Donkeys are made to be ridden, and so are you.
donkeys get ridden so do u
Women are made to bear, and so are you.
Women are created to carry responsibilities, and you are no different.
Women are made to carry and endure, just like you.
women bear things so do u
No such jade as bear you, if me you mean.
I'm not like a horse or pack animal that you can load down, if that's what you mean.
I'm not some animal you can ride around on, if that's what you're implying.
im not sum animal u can ride
Alas! good Kate, I will not burden thee;
For, knowing thee to be but young and light,—
Oh, good Kate, I won't burden you with my weight, because I know you're young and light—
Oh Kate, don't worry, I'm not going to weigh you down. You're young and small,
dont worry ill be gentle u young n light
Too light for such a swain as you to catch;
And yet as heavy as my weight should be.
Too light for someone like you to catch, and yet as substantial as a woman should be.
Too quick for you to catch, and I'm as real as any woman.
2 fast 4 u im real tho
Should be! should buz!
Should be! Should buzz!
Should? Should buzz? What kind of response is that?
should what?
Well ta’en, and like a buzzard.
Well caught, and you sound like a buzzard yourself.
Nice try, but you're the one who sounds like a buzzard.
u sound like a buzzard
O, slow-wing’d turtle! shall a buzzard take thee?
Oh, slowpoke dove! Will a buzzard catch you?
Oh, you slow little dove! Will I catch you like a buzzard?
im like a slow dove? u gonna catch me?
Ay, for a turtle, as he takes a buzzard.
Yes, like a dove, the way it catches a buzzard.
Yeah, like how a dove catches a buzzard—it doesn't.
yea like how doves catch buzzards they dont
Come, come, you wasp; i’ faith, you are too angry.
Come on, you're like a wasp. In truth, you're too angry.
Okay, okay, calm down. You're like an angry wasp.
chill stop being angry
If I be waspish, best beware my sting.
If I'm like a wasp, you better watch out for my sting.
If I'm a wasp, watch out for my sting.
watch out 4 my sting
My remedy is then to pluck it out.
My solution is to pull it out.
Then I'll just pull your sting out.
ill remove it
Ay, if the fool could find it where it lies.
Yes, if the fool could find it where it is.
Sure, if you could actually find it.
if u could find it
Who knows not where a wasp does wear his sting?
In his tail.
Who doesn't know where a wasp keeps its sting? In its tail.
Everyone knows where a wasp keeps its sting. In its tail.
wasps sting is in their tail
In his tongue.
In his tongue.
In his tongue.
In his tongue.
Whose tongue?
Whose tongue?
Whose tongue?
Whose tongue?
Yours, if you talk of tales; and so farewell.
In your tongue, if you're going to talk such nonsense. So farewell.
In your mouth, if you're going to keep talking garbage. I'm out.
in ur mouth im leaving
What! with my tongue in your tail? Nay, come again,
Good Kate; I am a gentleman.
What! My tongue in your tail? No, come back, good Kate. I'm a gentleman.
Wait, hold up. Come here, Kate. I'm serious, I'm a real gentleman.
come back kate im serious im a gentleman
That I’ll try.
That I’ll try.
That I’ll try.
That I’ll try.
I swear I’ll cuff you if you strike again.
I'm telling you, I'll hit you if you strike me again.
I'm warning you—I'll smack you if you hit me again.
ill hit u back if u hit me
So may you lose your arms:
If you strike me, you are no gentleman;
And if no gentleman, why then no arms.
You might lose your arms then. If you hit me, you're no gentleman. And if you're no gentleman, then you have no coat of arms.
Then you'd lose the right to call yourself noble. If you hit me, you're not a gentleman— and if you're not a gentleman, you don't deserve a coat of arms.
u hit me ur not a gentleman no arms 4 u
A herald, Kate? O! put me in thy books.
You speak like a herald, Kate? Oh! Write me down in your book.
You're talking like a lawyer now, Kate. Write me down as someone who can be a gentleman.
ur like a lawyer put me down as good
What is your crest? a coxcomb?
What is your coat of arms? A fool's cap?
What's your family crest? A fool's hat?
whats ur coat of arms? a fools hat?
A combless cock, so Kate will be my hen.
A rooster without a comb, if Kate will be my hen.
A plain rooster, if you'll be my hen.
ill be a rooster u be my hen
No cock of mine; you crow too like a craven.
Not my rooster. You crow too much like a coward.
You're not my rooster. You're acting like a coward.
ur not my rooster coward
Nay, come, Kate, come; you must not look so sour.
Come on, Kate, come here. You shouldn't look so grim.
Come on, Kate, stop looking so mad.
kate dont look so angry
It is my fashion when I see a crab.
It's just my natural expression when I see a crab.
That's just my face when I see something sour like a crab.
thats my face when i see something sour
Why, here’s no crab, and therefore look not sour.
Well, there's no crab here, so you have no reason to look sour.
There's nothing sour here, so stop scowling.
nothing sour here stop scowling
There is, there is.
Yes, there is. There is.
Yes, there is. You're looking right at him.
yea there is u
Then show it me.
In that case, let me see it.
Then show me.
show me
Had I a glass I would.
If I had a mirror I would.
If I had a mirror, I'd show you.
id need a mirror
What, you mean my face?
Are you claiming it's my face?
Oh, so I'm the sour one?
u mean my face?
Well aim’d of such a young one.
That was well aimed, coming from someone so young.
Good shot for someone your age.
good shot
The Bianca subplot — Gremio and Tranio bidding escalating wealth against each other — sits directly after the most emotionally charged scene in the play, and the contrast is deliberate. Baptista runs the auction with the candor of a merchant: 'Tis deeds must win the prize.' Bianca's love is the prize; she has no voice in the transaction. This mirrors what has just happened to Katherine, except Katherine had a voice and it was ignored. The play puts both sisters into the same market: one resists and is labeled a shrew, the other performs softness and is bid for. Tranio's bluff — fabricating a fleet of argosies he doesn't own — sets up the subplot's engine for the rest of the play: he needs a fake father to back a fake fortune. Watch for the moment the bluff collapses.
Now, by Saint George, I am too young for you.
By Saint George, I'm too young for you.
I'm way too young for you.
im 2 young 4 u
Yet you are wither’d.
But you look worn out and aged.
But you look old and worn out.
u look old
’Tis with cares.
’Tis with cares.
’Tis with cares.
’Tis with cares.
I care not.
I care not.
I care not.
I care not.
Nay, hear you, Kate: in sooth, you ’scape not so.
No, listen here, Kate. Honestly, you won't escape me this easily.
Listen, Kate, you're not getting away that easy.
u cant escape me
I chafe you, if I tarry; let me go.
I'm upsetting you, and if I stay any longer it will get worse. Let me go.
I'm making you mad and it's getting worse. Let me leave.
im making u mad let me go
No, not a whit; I find you passing gentle.
’Twas told me you were rough, and coy, and sullen,
And now I find report a very liar;
For thou art pleasant, gamesome, passing courteous,
But slow in speech, yet sweet as spring-time flowers.
Thou canst not frown, thou canst not look askance,
Nor bite the lip, as angry wenches will,
Nor hast thou pleasure to be cross in talk;
But thou with mildness entertain’st thy wooers;
With gentle conference, soft and affable.
Why does the world report that Kate doth limp?
O sland’rous world! Kate like the hazel-twig
Is straight and slender, and as brown in hue
As hazel-nuts, and sweeter than the kernels.
O! let me see thee walk: thou dost not halt.
No, not at all. I find you surprisingly gentle. What I was told was false—that you were rough, withdrawn, and moody. Now I find the report a complete lie. You are pleasant, playful, surprisingly courteous, but quiet in speech, yet sweet like spring flowers. You can't frown, you can't look sidewise with scorn, you don't bite your lip like angry women do, you have no habit of being difficult in conversation. Instead, you treat your suitors with gentleness, with soft, friendly, and warm conversation. Why does the world say Katherine walks with a limp? What slander! Katherine is like a hazel twig— straight and slim, with a brown color like hazelnuts, and sweeter than the kernel inside. Let me see you walk. You don't limp at all.
No, I'm serious. I think you're actually really nice. People told me you were terrible—rough, cold, angry. That's all lies. You're fun, you're charming, you're kind, and you're not even that talkative, which is great, because when you do speak it's sweet. You don't scowl, you don't give people dirty looks, you're not the type to bite your lip and get upset— you just talk to people in a really warm, friendly way. It's so weird that people say you're difficult. You're like a hazel branch—strong, thin, beautiful brown color like hazelnuts, and sweeter inside. Walk around for me. You don't limp.
ppl lied about u ur actually nice fun kind sweet walking perfect
Go, fool, and whom thou keep’st command.
Go, fool, and give orders to whoever is in your care.
Get out of here and control your own people.
go tell ur servants what 2 do
Did ever Dian so become a grove
As Kate this chamber with her princely gait?
O! be thou Dian, and let her be Kate,
And then let Kate be chaste, and Dian sportful!
Has the goddess Diana ever graced a forest as beautifully as Kate graces this room with her royal walk? Oh! Let her be Diana, and let this Kate be her, so that Kate can be pure and modest, while the goddess is playful!
The goddess Diana could never look as perfect in a forest as you look right now walking through this room. You've got royal bearing. Honestly, you're more goddess-like than she is.
ur more perfect than a goddess walking like royalty
Where did you study all this goodly speech?
Where did you learn to make such beautiful speeches?
Where did you get all this sweet talk from?
where u learn this stuff?
It is extempore, from my mother-wit.
It's improvised, coming from my natural intelligence.
I'm just making it up as I go. Natural talent.
im just winging it natural talent
A witty mother! witless else her son.
A smart mother! Otherwise her son would be stupid.
Your mom must be smart, or you'd be an idiot.
ur moms smart or ud be dumb
Am I not wise?
Wouldn't you say I have some intelligence?
Don't I seem smart?
im smart right?
Yes; keep you warm.
Yes, enough to keep yourself warm.
Yeah, smart enough to not freeze.
smart enough 2 stay warm
Marry, so I mean, sweet Katherine, in thy bed;
And therefore, setting all this chat aside,
Thus in plain terms: your father hath consented
That you shall be my wife your dowry ’greed on;
And will you, nill you, I will marry you.
Now, Kate, I am a husband for your turn;
For, by this light, whereby I see thy beauty,—
Thy beauty that doth make me like thee well,—
Thou must be married to no man but me;
For I am he am born to tame you, Kate,
And bring you from a wild Kate to a Kate
Conformable as other household Kates.
Indeed, I do mean to keep you warm in bed, sweet Katherina. But enough of this banter. Let me be direct: your father has agreed that you will be my wife and the dowry is settled. Whether you like it or not, I will marry you. Now, Kate, I'm the man you need. By how beautiful you are— and that beauty makes me want you— you must marry no other man but me. I'm the one born to tame you, Kate, and to change you from a wild Kate to a Kate as obedient as any other wife.
Yeah, I mean to keep you warm at night, Kate. But seriously, let me be honest. Your dad said it's okay and the money's settled. You're going to marry me whether you want to or not. Kate, I'm perfect for you. You're beautiful, and that's why I want you. You need to marry me and only me. I'm the guy who can handle you, Kate. I'm going to turn you into a proper wife.
ur marrying me whether u like it im perfect 4 u im gonna tame u
Here comes your father. Never make denial;
I must and will have Katherine to my wife.
Here comes your father. Don't say no. I have to have Katherine as my wife and I will.
Your dad's coming. Don't refuse. I'm going to marry Katherine—I have to and I will.
ur dad is coming dont say no im marrying katherine no matter what
Now, Signior Petruchio, how speed you with my daughter?
Now, Signior Petruchio, how are you doing with my daughter?
So Petruchio, how's it going with my daughter?
how u doing w my daughter?
How but well, sir? how but well?
It were impossible I should speed amiss.
How could I do better, sir? How could I do better? It would be impossible for me to fail.
Extremely well, sir. Very well. I can't miss.
doing great cant fail
Why, how now, daughter Katherine, in your dumps?
Well, what's this, daughter Katherina? Are you feeling down?
Hey Katherina, why are you looking so sad?
u sad?
Call you me daughter? Now I promise you
You have show’d a tender fatherly regard
To wish me wed to one half lunatic,
A mad-cap ruffian and a swearing Jack,
That thinks with oaths to face the matter out.
You call me your daughter? I promise you, you've shown real tender fatherly care by wishing me married to someone who's half insane—a crazy wild man and a crude fellow who thinks he can solve everything by swearing oaths.
You're calling me your daughter? You sure show a lot of tender fatherly care by wanting me to marry some crazy lunatic—a wild madman who thinks swearing at people is how you get things done.
you call me daughter but youre marrying me to a lunatic some crazy ruffian who solves everything by cursing
Father, ’tis thus: yourself and all the world
That talk’d of her have talk’d amiss of her:
If she be curst, it is for policy,
For she’s not froward, but modest as the dove;
She is not hot, but temperate as the morn;
For patience she will prove a second Grissel,
And Roman Lucrece for her chastity;
And to conclude, we have ’greed so well together
That upon Sunday is the wedding-day.
Let me tell you what it is: You and everyone else who's talked about her have got her completely wrong. If she seems bad-tempered, it's just an act. She's actually gentle like a dove. She's not hot-headed, but calm like the morning. She'll show the patience of Griselda, and for chastity she's like the Roman Lucrece. In short, we get along so well together that the wedding is set for Sunday.
Listen, you're all wrong about her. Everyone talks trash about her, but they don't get it. Yeah, she acts tough—that's just her way. Deep down she's gentle, calm, and patient. In fact, she's as loyal as they come. We actually click really well together, so we're getting married on Sunday.
everyone's got her wrong. she seems mean but she's actually sweet and patient. we vibe. sunday wedding.
I’ll see thee hang’d on Sunday first.
I'd rather see you hanged before that happens on Sunday.
I'd rather watch you hang than marry you.
i'd rather see you hanged first
Hark, Petruchio; she says she’ll see thee hang’d first.
Listen, Petruchio; she says she'd rather see you hanged than marry you.
Did you hear that, Petruchio? She says she'd rather see you hanged.
she'd rather see you hanged lol
Is this your speeding? Nay, then good-night our part!
Is this how well you're doing with her? Then we might as well give up on our chances.
That's how well your plan is going? Yeah, we can forget about our chances then.
that's your great plan? we're screwed
Be patient, gentlemen. I choose her for myself;
If she and I be pleas’d, what’s that to you?
’Tis bargain’d ’twixt us twain, being alone,
That she shall still be curst in company.
I tell you, ’tis incredible to believe
How much she loves me: O! the kindest Kate
She hung about my neck, and kiss on kiss
She vied so fast, protesting oath on oath,
That in a twink she won me to her love.
O! you are novices: ’tis a world to see,
How tame, when men and women are alone,
A meacock wretch can make the curstest shrew.
Give me thy hand, Kate; I will unto Venice,
To buy apparel ’gainst the wedding-day.
Provide the feast, father, and bid the guests;
I will be sure my Katherine shall be fine.
Be patient, gentlemen. I'm choosing her for myself. If she and I are happy, what does it matter to you? We've worked out a deal between us when we're alone: she'll still pretend to be difficult in public. I'm telling you, you wouldn't believe how much she loves me. She's been the sweetest Katherine—she hung around my neck, kissed me over and over, made promise after promise, and won my heart in an instant. You're all beginners! It's amazing to see how sweet even the worst-tempered woman can be when she's alone with a man. Give me your hand, Kate. I'm going to Venice to buy clothes for our wedding day. Father, prepare the feast and invite everyone. I'll make sure Katherine looks beautiful.
Relax, everyone. I'm marrying her because I want to. If we're both happy, it's none of your business. We've got an arrangement—in private she's sweet, but she'll still act difficult when other people are around. Believe me, you have no idea how much she loves me. She was all over me, kissing me nonstop, swearing oaths left and right, and I fell for her instantly. You guys don't know anything. It's crazy how nice even the meanest woman can be when it's just the two of you. Kate, let's go. I'm heading to Venice to get you a nice dress for the wedding. Dad, make sure the food is ready and invite everyone. My Katherine is going to look amazing.
be cool guys i chose her myself in private shes sweet in public shes difficult trust me she loves me im going to venice for her dress shell look beautiful
I know not what to say; but give me your hands.
God send you joy, Petruchio! ’Tis a match.
I don't know what to say, but let me shake your hands. God bless you, Petruchio! It's a done deal.
I don't even know what to say. Congratulations, Petruchio! It's settled then.
congrats i guess. you're married
Amen, say we; we will be witnesses.
We agree. We'll be witnesses to it.
Yeah, we're on board. We'll make sure everyone knows it happened.
yeah we'll be here for it
Father, and wife, and gentlemen, adieu.
I will to Venice; Sunday comes apace;
We will have rings and things, and fine array;
And kiss me, Kate; we will be married o’ Sunday.
Father and wife and gentlemen, goodbye. I'm going to Venice. Sunday's coming fast. We'll get rings and clothes and look fine. Kiss me, Kate—we'll be married on Sunday.
Alright everyone, I'm off to Venice to get ready. Sunday's coming quick, and we'll have everything nice. Give me a kiss, Kate—we're getting married Sunday.
bye gotta go get ready. sunday's coming. marry me kate
Was ever match clapp’d up so suddenly?
Has there ever been a wedding arranged so fast?
Did that really just happen that quickly?
did that just happen??
Faith, gentlemen, now I play a merchant’s part,
And venture madly on a desperate mart.
Honestly, gentlemen, now I'm playing the merchant, risking everything on a dangerous deal.
Well guys, I'm like a merchant betting everything on a risky business deal.
i'm betting it all on this marriage deal
’Twas a commodity lay fretting by you;
’Twill bring you gain, or perish on the seas.
Katherina was just sitting there unused, like goods on the shelf. She'll either bring him profit or sink his investment.
Katherine was like merchandise just taking up space. Now she's either going to pay off or sink his ship.
she's his commodity now—profit or loss
The gain I seek is, quiet in the match.
The profit I'm after is peace in this marriage.
What I really want out of this deal is some peace and quiet.
i just want peace
No doubt but he hath got a quiet catch.
But now, Baptista, to your younger daughter:
Now is the day we long have looked for;
I am your neighbour, and was suitor first.
No doubt he's caught himself a quiet catch. Now, Baptista, about your younger daughter: This is the day we've been waiting for. I'm your neighbor and was your first suitor.
Yeah, he's got what he wants all right. Now, Baptista, let's talk about Bianca. This is our moment. I'm your neighbor, and I was interested first.
now about bianca. i was your first choice buddy
And I am one that love Bianca more
Than words can witness or your thoughts can guess.
And I'm someone who loves Bianca more than words can express or you can imagine.
And I love Bianca more than you could ever understand.
i love bianca more than u know
Youngling, thou canst not love so dear as I.
Young man, you can't love her as much as I do.
Kid, you can't love her the way I do.
u can't love her like i do
Greybeard, thy love doth freeze.
Old man, your love is getting cold.
Your love is getting pretty cold there, old timer.
your love is freezing out
But thine doth fry.
Skipper, stand back; ’tis age that nourisheth.
But yours is burning hot. Back off, young man. Age is what counts.
Well yours is on fire, then. Back off, young guy. Age is what matters.
yours is burning hot. age > youth
But youth in ladies’ eyes that flourisheth.
But youth is what flourishes in ladies' eyes.
But it's youth that women actually like.
but women like youth tho
Content you, gentlemen; I’ll compound this strife:
’Tis deeds must win the prize, and he of both
That can assure my daughter greatest dower
Shall have my Bianca’s love.
Say, Signior Gremio, what can you assure her?
Calm down, gentlemen. I'll settle this. It's not words that matter—it's who can give my daughter the biggest dowry. Whoever offers the most gets Bianca. So, Signior Gremio, what can you promise her?
Okay, gentlemen, stop fighting. Actions speak louder than words. Whoever can offer my daughter the best deal gets Bianca. So Gremio, what can you promise her?
whoever offers more gets bianca. what u got gremio
First, as you know, my house within the city
Is richly furnished with plate and gold:
Basins and ewers to lave her dainty hands;
My hangings all of Tyrian tapestry;
In ivory coffers I have stuff’d my crowns;
In cypress chests my arras counterpoints,
Costly apparel, tents, and canopies,
Fine linen, Turkey cushions boss’d with pearl,
Valance of Venice gold in needlework;
Pewter and brass, and all things that belong
To house or housekeeping: then, at my farm
I have a hundred milch-kine to the pail,
Six score fat oxen standing in my stalls,
And all things answerable to this portion.
Myself am struck in years, I must confess;
And if I die tomorrow this is hers,
If whilst I live she will be only mine.
First, as you know, my house in the city is full of gold and silver dishes. I have beautiful basins and pitchers for her to wash in. My walls are covered with expensive purple tapestry. I've packed my gold coins in ivory chests. I have quilts in cypress chests, expensive clothes, tents, and canopies. Fine linen, Turkish cushions decorated with pearls, and curtains of Venice gold with needlework. Pewter and brass and everything needed to run a house. At my farm I have a hundred dairy cows, one hundred twenty fat cattle in the stalls, and everything to match this wealth. I admit I'm getting old, but if I die tomorrow all this is hers. And while I'm alive, she'll be only mine.
Look, I'm not going to lie—I'm pretty loaded. My house in the city is full of expensive stuff—gold and silver dishes, fancy purple tapestries, gold coins, embroidered cushions, and everything you could want. And I've got a huge farm with herds of cattle. Sure, I'm not a young guy, but if anything happens to me, she gets it all. While I'm alive, she'll be all mine.
i'm rich. city house full of gold, farm full of cattle. if i die she gets it all
That ‘only’ came well in. Sir, list to me:
I am my father’s heir and only son;
If I may have your daughter to my wife,
I’ll leave her houses three or four as good
Within rich Pisa’s walls as anyone
Old Signior Gremio has in Padua;
Besides two thousand ducats by the year
Of fruitful land, all which shall be her jointure.
What, have I pinch’d you, Signior Gremio?
That 'only' slipped in nicely. Listen to me, sir. I'm my father's heir and his only son. If I can marry your daughter, I'll give her three or four houses within the walls of rich Pisa as good as anything Old Gremio has in Padua. Plus, she'll get two thousand gold coins a year from fertile land—all of it will be her settlement if I die. Did I beat you out, Gremio?
Nice touch with that 'only.' Let me tell you something, sir. I'm my father's heir and his only son. If you let me marry your daughter, I'll give her three or four houses in Pisa that are just as nice as anything Gremio owns in Padua. On top of that, she gets two thousand gold coins every year from farmland, and it's all guaranteed to be hers. Did I outbid you, Gremio?
nice try gremio im the heir to my father ill give her 3-4 houses in pisa pretty as his padua stuff plus 2000 coins a year from land beat that
Two thousand ducats by the year of land!
My land amounts not to so much in all:
That she shall have, besides an argosy
That now is lying in Marseilles’ road.
What, have I chok’d you with an argosy?
Two thousand gold coins a year from land! My total land isn't worth even that much! But she'll also get a merchant ship that's currently in Marseilles harbor. Did that choke you up, with a merchant ship?
Two thousand a year in land income! My entire land isn't even worth that! But she's also going to get a full merchant ship that's sitting in Marseilles right now. Beat that with a ship, Lucentio!
two thousand a year my whole land isnt worth that shes getting a ship too a real merchant ship beat that
Gremio, ’tis known my father hath no less
Than three great argosies, besides two galliasses,
And twelve tight galleys; these I will assure her,
And twice as much, whate’er thou offer’st next.
Gremio, my father owns at least three huge merchant ships, plus two galliots, and twelve fast galleys. I'll give her all these ships, and whatever you offer next I'll double it.
That's cute, Gremio. My father owns three massive merchant ships, not to mention two galliots and twelve fast galleys. I'm giving all of those to her, and I'll double whatever you offer next.
my dad has 3 huge ships plus more. i'm giving her all that + double what u offer
Nay, I have offer’d all; I have no more;
And she can have no more than all I have;
If you like me, she shall have me and mine.
No, I've given everything I have. She can't have more than that. If you like me, she'll have me and everything I own.
Okay, I'm done. That's everything I've got. If she chooses me, she gets me and everything I have.
that's all i got. if u want me u get it all
Why, then the maid is mine from all the world,
By your firm promise; Gremio is out-vied.
Then by your own word the girl is mine over everyone else. Gremio is beaten.
Then the girl is mine. You just admitted it. Gremio's out of the game.
she's mine then. u admit it. gremio loses
I must confess your offer is the best;
And let your father make her the assurance,
She is your own; else, you must pardon me;
If you should die before him, where’s her dower?
I admit your offer is the best. Let your father promise to protect her wealth, and she's yours. But I have to be honest—if you die before your father, where's her dowry coming from?
Your offer is the best, I'll admit it. But your father has to guarantee it in writing. And let's be real—if you die before he does, what happens to her money?
your offer's best but your dad has to guarantee it. what if u die first
That’s but a cavil; he is old, I young.
That's just a small point. He's old and I'm young.
That's not a real problem. He's old and I'm young, obviously I'll outlive him.
he's old i'm young. i'll live longer
And may not young men die as well as old?
But don't young men die too, just like old men?
Yeah, but young guys can die too, you know.
young guys die too tho
Well, gentlemen,
I am thus resolv’d. On Sunday next, you know,
My daughter Katherine is to be married;
Now, on the Sunday following, shall Bianca
Be bride to you, if you make this assurance;
If not, to Signior Gremio.
And so I take my leave, and thank you both.
Well, gentlemen, this is what I've decided. Katherine is getting married next Sunday, as you know. On the Sunday after that, Bianca will marry you, if your father provides the guarantee. If not, she'll marry Signior Gremio. So I'm leaving now, and I thank you both.
Alright, here's what's happening. Katherine gets married next Sunday. The Sunday after that, Bianca marries you if you can get your father to guarantee it. If not, she marries Gremio. Thanks to both of you.
katherine marries next sunday. bianca the week after if your dad guarantees. otherwise gremio. bye
Adieu, good neighbour.
Goodbye, good neighbor.
Goodbye, neighbor.
goodbye
Now, I fear thee not:
Sirrah young gamester, your father were a fool
To give thee all, and in his waning age
Set foot under thy table. Tut! a toy!
An old Italian fox is not so kind, my boy.
Now I'm not afraid of you. Listen here, young gambler—your father would be foolish to give you everything when he's getting old and would have to depend on you. That's nothing! An old Italian man isn't that generous, kid.
Now I'm not scared of you. Look here, kid—your father would be an idiot to hand everything over to you when he's old and needs you to take care of him. Fat chance! Old Italian guys aren't that dumb.
im not scared of u yd be dumb to give ur dad everything old guys r smarter than that sry kid
A vengeance on your crafty wither’d hide!
Yet I have fac’d it with a card of ten.
’Tis in my head to do my master good:
I see no reason but suppos’d Lucentio
Must get a father, call’d suppos’d Vincentio;
And that’s a wonder: fathers commonly
Do get their children; but in this case of wooing
A child shall get a sire, if I fail not of my cunning.
A curse on your manipulative old hide! But I managed to beat you with a high card. I've got a plan to help my master: I figure that this 'supposed Lucentio' needs to get a father, someone called 'supposed Vincentio.' That's remarkable—normally fathers produce children, but in this case of courting, a child will create a father if my plan works out right.
Damn your wrinkled scheming! But I played a good card to beat you. I've got a plan to help my master. Here's the thing: this fake Lucentio needs a fake father—we'll call him Vincentio. It's crazy, right? Normally parents make kids, but this time the kid is going to invent a parent if I play this right.
curse that old guy but i got him beat my plan lucentio needs a fake father vincentio usually kids get parents this time parent gets a kid
The Reckoning
This is the scene the whole play has been building toward: two people who are both, in different ways, impossible to handle, locked in a room together. Petruchio's tactic is bewildering — he simply refuses to accept reality as Kate presents it, praising her mildness while she fumes, announcing a wedding she hasn't agreed to. Kate has no counter-move for someone who won't acknowledge her anger. The audience leaves unsure whether to laugh or feel disturbed.
If this happened today…
Imagine a woman with a reputation for being 'difficult' at work — the kind who pushes back, argues in meetings, won't smile on demand. A new hire shows up, hears the reputation, and decides it means she's secretly great. He tells her boss she's charming, tells HR the date they're getting coffee, and tells her face-to-face that he's already decided. She says no. He announces yes. Her objections become evidence of how much she likes him. Everyone around her just... goes along with it.