The Two Gentlemen of Verona · Chapter
Scene I explained
Silvia meets Sir Eglamour at Friar Patrick's cell as evening falls, and they plan to flee through the forest to escape Milan.
What happens
Silvia meets Sir Eglamour at Friar Patrick's cell as evening falls, and they plan to flee through the forest to escape Milan.
Characters to notice
- Silvia
Arrives at the abbey to meet Eglamour, expressing fear of spies.
- Sir Eglamour
Waits for Silvia at Friar Patrick's cell and leads her toward the forest.
Key passages
“The sun begins to gild the western sky; And now it is about the very hour That Silvia, at Friar Patrick’s cell, should meet me.”
The sunset is starting, and it's almost time for Silvia to meet me at Friar Patrick's cell.
Eglamour sets the scene for the planned escape.
“She will not fail, for lovers break not hours, Unless it be to come before their time; So much they spur their expedition.”
She won't be late—lovers never miss appointments, unless they arrive early because they are so eager.
Eglamour expresses confidence in Silvia's punctuality driven by love.
“Out at the postern by the abbey-wall: I fear I am attended by some spies.”
Let's leave through the small back gate by the abbey wall—I'm worried we're being watched.
Silvia urges a discreet exit due to fear of surveillance.