Fate (1476)

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Shakespeare tells us Romeo fell in love with Juliet's cousin Rosaline before he met Juliet. Some people forget that factum. He also tells us Rosaline's brother Thibault challenged Romeo to a duel and was killed by him. Yes, I think I remember that. But there's a great deal the Englishman doesn't tell. For example the name Capulet's not Italian it's French. Interesting. And I suspect you didn't know when their faction settled in Verona, Juliet's parents didn't lead their House as prima Don and prima Donna. It was Rosaline's parents who settled in Verona first. Hmmn? As newlyweds they arrived from Lyon to visit a far flung relation, a sister who couldn't attend their nuptials. At that turning point of their tour, two weeks were allowed to enjoy their time Verona. Once returned to Lyon they would be expected to assume their new stations as the premiere Sieur and Dame of their faction. That's what was expected. Capulet is their story, an epic genesis