Romeo's Letter

Act 2 Scene 4

      What a party last night! Women and music and champagne all in one room made for such a lovely night. I do not believe we were even noticed as out-of-place, as we seemed to fit right into the crowd of Capulets. The masks helped of course, but I still do believe it was my incredible dancing that allowed us to slide by as "invited" guests. I still have no idea where Romeo disappeared to after the masquerade. I wish to say he was with Rosaline, but now he seems completely unfazed when her name is mentioned compared to earlier where, whenever she was alluded to, he would begin to pronounce his undying love for her. Speaking of Romeo, a servant told me he received a letter from Tybalt today while Mercutio and I were hanging out. A challenge, we believe, was what Tybalt had so daringly sent to Romeo. Do not get me wrong, Tybalt is a wonderful swordsman, but he is too hot-headed and too enticed by what is considered popular to really be a true opponent to Romeo, especially when Romeo is an even better swordsman than Tybalt. Mercutio does not believe that Romeo will accept the challenge. He believes that being so obsessed with Rosaline and all has taken up so much of Romeo's day, as well has taken his manliness. With all the time he spends sulking I do wonder how he manages to make meals. When Romeo did arrive, words flew around the air between him and Mercutio as they traded very strong opinions. I was completely mature about the entire situation, until Mercutio dragged me into the bickering. I wanted nothing to do with it, really. Trading insults with Romeo and Mercutio interests me not. Nope, no sir. Still, not being able to resist a chance to poke fun at Romeo, I participated anyway. Soon the Capulet Nurse arrived and I nearly went insane. That women has no idea what to do with herself, and honestly neither do any of us. That crazy old fool was so busy flirting with Romeo (yuck) that she completely forgot to relay whatever message she had for Romeo until he reminded her as she was about to leave. Silly old woman, what can you do?