Taming of the Shrew | Page 93

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PETRUCHIO . Very well mended . Kiss him for that , good widow .
KATHERINA . ' He that is giddy thinks the world turns round ': I pray you tell me what you meant by that .
WIDOW . Your husband , being troubled with a shrew , Measures my husband ' s sorrow by his woe ; And now you know my meaning .
KATHERINA . A very mean meaning . WIDOW . Right , I mean you . KATHERINA . And I am mean , indeed , respecting you . PETRUCHIO . To her , Kate ! HORTENSIO . To her , widow ! PETRUCHIO . A hundred marks , my Kate does put her down . HORTENSIO . That ' s my office . PETRUCHIO . Spoke like an officer : ha ' to thee , lad . [ Drinks to HORTENSIO .] BAPTISTA . How likes Gremio these quick-witted folks ? GREMIO . Believe me , sir , they butt together well .
BIANCA . Head and butt ! An hasty-witted body Would say your head and butt were head and horn .
VINCENTIO . Ay , mistress bride , hath that awaken ' d you ? BIANCA . Ay , but not frighted me ; therefore I ' ll sleep again .