Reading The Tragedy of Romeo and Iuliet — William Shakespeare

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Iul.

Gallop apace, you fiery footed fteedes,

Towards Phæbus lodging, such a Wagoner

As Phaeton would whip you to the west,

And bring in Cloudie night immediately.

Spred thy close Curtaine Loue‑performing night,

That run‑awayes eyes may wincke, and Romeo

Leape to these armes, vntalkt of and vnseene,

Louers can see to doe their Amorous rights,

And by their owne Beauties: or if Loue be blind,

It best agrees with night: come ciuill night,

Thou sober suted Matron all in blacke,

And learne me how to loose a winning match,

Plaid for a paire of stainlesse Maidenhoods,

Hood my vnman'd blood bayting in my Cheekes,

With thy Blacke mantle, till strange Loue grow bold,

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