. Juliet. By whose direction found'st thou out this place? Romeo....

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Juliet. By whose direction found'st thou out this place? Romeo. By love, that first did prompt me to enquire. He lent me counsel, and I lent him eyes. I am no pilot, yet, wert thou as far As that vast shore wash'd with the furthest sea, I should adventure for such merchandise. Juliet. Thou knowest the mask of night is on my face, Else would a maiden blush bepaint my cheek (90) For that which thou hast heard me speak tonight Fain would I dwell on form; fain, fain deny What I have spoke. But farewell compliment. Dost thou love me? I know thou wilt say "Ay", And I will take thy word. Yet, if thou swear'st, Thou mayst prove false. At lovers' perjuries, They say, Jove laughs. O gentle Romeo, If thou dost love, pronounce it faithfully: Or if thou thinkest I am too quickly won, I'll frown, and be perverse, and say thee nay, (100) So thou wilt woo: but else, not for the world. In truth, fair Montague, I am too fond; And therefore thou mayst think my 'haviour light: But trust me, gentleman, I'll prove more true Than those that have more cunning to be strange. I should have been more strange, I must confess, But that thou overheard'st, ere I was 'ware, My true-love passion: therefore pardon me; And not impute this yielding to light love Which the dark night hath so discovered. (110) Romeo. Lady, by yonder blessed moon I vow, That tips with silver all these fruit-tree tops- Juliet. O, swear not by the moon, the inconstant moon, That monthly changes in her circled orb, Lest that thy love prove likewise variable. Romeo. What shall I swear by?

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Juliet. Do not swear at all. Or if thou wilt, swear by thy gracious self, Which is the god of my idolatry, And I'll believe thee. (120) Romeo. If my heart's dear love- Juliet. Well, do not swear: although I joy in thee, I have no joy of this contract to-night: It is too rash, too unadvised, too sudden; Too like the lightning, which doth cease to be Ere one can say 'It lightens.' Sweet, good night! This bud of love, by summer's ripening breath, May prove a beauteous flower when next we mee Good night, good night! as sweet repose and rest Come to thy heart as that within my breast! (130) Romeo. O, wilt thou leave me so unsatisfied? Juliet. What satisfaction canst thou have to-night? Romeo. The exchange of thy love's faithful vow for mine. Juliet. I gave thee mine before thou didst request it: And yet I would it were to give again. Romeo. Wouldst thou withdraw it? for what purpose, love? Juliet. But to be frank, and give it thee again. And yet I wish but for the thing I have: My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; the more I give to thee, (140) The more I have, for both are infinite. Nurse calls within I hear some noise within; dear love, adieu! Anon, good nurse! Sweet Montague, be true. Stay but a little, I will come again. Exit, above.

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Romeo. O blessed, blessed night! I am afeard. Being in night, all this is but a dream, Too flattering-sweet to be substantial. Re-enter Juliet, above. Juliet. Three words, dear Romeo, and good night indeed. If that thy bent of love be honourable, Thy purpose marriage, send me word to-morrow, (150) By one that I'll procure to come to thee, Where and what time thou wilt perform the rite; And all my fortunes at thy foot I'll lay And follow thee my lord throughout the world. Nurse. [Within] Madam! Juliet. I come, anon.-But if thou mean'st not well, I do beseech thee- Nurse. [Within] Madam! Juliet. By and by, I come: - To cease thy suit, and leave me to my grief: (160) To-morrow will I send. Romeo. So thrive my soul- Juliet. A thousand times good night! Exit, above. Romeo. A thousand times the worse, to want thy light Love goes toward love, as schoolboys from their books, But love from love, toward school with heavy looks. Retiring.

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Once you have read the excerpt, examine the following painting by Victor Mueller, which was inspired by this scene.

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Shakespeare's play and Mueller's painting both depict this fictional event, but there are details in visual art that cannot be communicated through text. In a short response of at least five sentences, describe at least one detail clearly shown in the painting that is not evident in the play excerpt. Include at least one specific reference to each work in your response.

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