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Burbage, I will see you hanged for a pickpocket.
The Queen has commanded, she loves a comedy and the Master of the Revels favours us.
And what favour does Mr. Tilney receive from you?
Ask him.
We have no Juliet!
No Juliet?!
We will all be put in the clink.
See you in jail.
What do you want, Kit?
My Massacre at Paris is complete.
You have the last act?
You have the money?
Tomorrow.
Then tomorrow you will have the pages.
Wait! Will you desist!
Twenty pounds on delivery
What is money to me like us? Besides, if I need a play, I have another waiting, a comedy by Shakespeare.
Romeo?he gave it to Henslowe.
Never!
Well, I am to Deptford now, I leave my respects, Miss Rosaline.
I gave Shakespeare two sovereigns for Romeo!
You did. But Ned Alleyn and the Admiral's Men have the playing of it as the Rose.
Treachery!
Follow that boat!
Right you are, governor!
I know your face. Are you an actor?
Yes.
Yes, I've seen you in something. That one about a king.
Really?
I had the Christopher Marlowe in my boat once.
Do you know that house?
Sir Robert De Lesseps.
Oh, Thomas! She has cut my strings! I am unmanned, unmended, and unmade, like a puppet in a box.
Writer, is he?
Thank you, my lady!
Lady?
Viola De Lesseps. Known her since she was this high. Wouldn't deceive a child.
We are in desperate want of a Mercutio, Ned, a young nobleman of Verona
And the title of this piece?
Mercutio
WillWhere is Mercutio?
Locked safe in here. I leave the scene in your safe keeping, Ned, I have a sonnet to write.
You did not like the speech?
The speech is excellent. "Oh, then I see Queen Mab hath been with you!" Excellent and a good length. But then he disappears for the length of a bible.
NedI knowI know
It's good.
Oh
The title won't do.
Ah
Romeo and Julietjust a suggestion.
Thank you, Ned.
You are a gentleman.
And you are a Warwickshire shithouse.
Ohwhat have I done?
He was the first man among us. A great light has gone out.
Well, look here!
Ladies and gentlemen: The "Straub countryresidence".
Damn, this thing is heavy. Where do you want to have it?
Tenth floor.
Very funny.
Look at this. The lock is totally demolished.
I guess someone lost their key. You did get your tetanus shots, I hope?
Twentythree, to be exact.
I wonder how you guys figure on renovating this whole place. You can afford to spend some money. If I was you, I'd spare myself all the hard work. Besides, didn't you want to start writing again?
Hey, my man! How's the masterpiece coming along?
Not so bad, if I could get some peace and quiet around here.
Oh, Mrs. Straub. May I introduce you to my wife?
Just call me Elisabeth.
Stop scaring people. Let's go. We need to be on our way.
Excuse us. But do stop by for a visit sometime! You are welcome anytime.
You didn't tell her!
We should leave the past alone.
Well, it will never leave us alone as long as you ignore it.
I think it's starting again. You know... there was something peculiar. If only I knew...
Peculiar? You mean, like back then?
Yes, something was...
Hammer?
How could I fail to notice that! I have to go...
Listen, it's one thing to have a guilt complex. But I know the difference between when I'm overstrung and when I'm seeing things that are simply not there! Besides, it only began after we moved!
There is, of course, another possible explanation which I dearly hope is not the case.
And that is?
A tumor which could cause pressure on certain parts of the brain and, thus, influence your perception.
Mrs. Straub!
I've killed my husband!
What?
I think I've killed him. Martin, my husband, I've killed him! That is, I'm not sure, but...
It all went so fast. He was out of his mind and then all of sudden there was this screwdriver. I only wanted to defend myself. You have to call the police...
We can do all of that later, but first you need to calm down.
Hello. Can I help you?
Does this dog here belong to you?
No, I've never seen him before.
You know, I saw him sitting outside your gate... Oh, I'm sorry, I'm forgetting my manners again! I haven't even introduced myself yet. Hi, my name's Lindner. Karl Lindner.
Ellen Straub.
It's a pleasure. You're from the city, right?
Do I look like it that much?
Village gossip. You're a real attraction here.
I guess it's too lonely for most folks. It's time for me to get going. It's been a pleasure meeting you.
Wait, won't you join me for a cup of coffee?
You know, after doing that job for so many years, you learn to appreciate the simple things in life. Flowers incorporate a beauty that I always missed in life. But certainly, you're not here to chat about my hobbies.
1976. What happened back then?