Romeo and Juliet
a bit later capulet appears to change his mind about paris;s question what does he tells paris?
act 1 scene 2
act 1 scene 2
"And too soon marred are those so early made.
Earth hath swallowed all my hopes but she.
She’s the hopeful lady of my earth.
But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart.
My will to her consent is but a part.
An she agreed within her scope of choice,
Lies my consent and fair according voice.
This night I hold an old accustomed feast,
Whereto I have invited many a guest
Such as I love. And you among the store,
One more, most welcome, makes my number more.
At my poor house look to behold this night
Earth-treading stars that make dark heaven light.
Such comfort as do lusty young men feel
When well-appareled April on the heel
Of limping winter treads. Even such delight
Among fresh fennel buds shall you this night
Inherit at my house. Hear all, all see,
And like her most whose merit most shall be—
Which on more view of many, mine, being one,
May stand in number, though in reckoning none,
Come, go with me."
He tells Paris that ultimately Juliet's choice in marriage will be her own. He gives his permission if Paris can woo his daughter........ he also tells him that Juliet is young and invites Paris to a feast at his home where he will meet any number of beautiful young women to choose from.
Romeo and Juliet