The Taming of the Shrew
why does petruchio tell grumio,"draw forth thy weapon, we are beset with thieves"(line235-236)?
act 3 scene 2
act 3 scene 2
Petruchio is on a tirade about how Kate is now his property as say an ox or a horse. He dares anyone to take her away from him and he will fight them as they are thieves trying to steal from him.