Romeo & juliet

Romeo & juliet

Chapter 1 Capulets and Montagues It was a warm summer's afternoon in the pretty town of Verona. People were busy shopping and chatting in the sunshine when suddenly. . .

Two gangs of young men tore across the market square, fighting, kicking and rolling in the dust. The townspeople ran for cover. The gangs belonged to two of Verona's richest families - the Capulets and the Montagues. The families were sworn enemies, and they were always fighting. Take that! Help!

In minutes, Verona's ruler Prince Escalus arrived with his soldiers to break up the fight. The prince was furious. " I've had enough of this feud! ” he raged. “ It's got to stop. From now on, anyone caught fighting will be put to death! "

Old Montague, the head of the Montague family, hurried into the market square, searching for his son Romeo. But he only found Benvolio, Romeo's cousin. " Don't worry, uncle, " said Benvolio. “ Romeo wasn't fighting. He's too sensible. " Where's Romeo? Is he safe?

Soon after that, Romeo himself wandered by. Benvolio was telling him what had happened, when someone spoke behind them. Have you heard? Old Capulet's holding a masked ball tonight.