New characters:
Curtis: servant of Petruchio who speaks with Grumio
Nathaniel, Philip, Nicholas, Peter: servants of Petruchio
Pedant: a traveler whom Tranio tricks into playing the role of Vincentio
Summary
In Act IV, Scene i, Grumio arrives at Petruchio’s country home ahead of his master and new mistress to prepare for their reception and, above all, to start a fire to warm the travellers after their chilling journey. He meets Curtis, a fellow servant, who asks whether Katharina is the shrew she is reported to be. Grumio responds that...
Source: MAXnotes to The Taming of the Shrew, ©2000 Research and Education Association, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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