Hermia, act 1, scene i

Ugh! I can't believe him! I mean, his disagreement was enough; he didn't have to go to the king! My father just doesn't see the connection that Lysander and I share, which I could never share with, ugh, Demetrius. I hate Demetrius' very name. Yes, he has my father's love, but he does not have mine.

When will my father see that I cannot and will not marry Demetrius? I have told him enough times… But, my dear Lysander has devised a plan. After the meeting with King Theseus, Lysander told me of his aunt which lives seven leagues away from Athens. He was like a son to her. "In that same place thou has appointed me. Tomorrow truly will I meet with thee." I replied. So, I will meet him in the woods at night, and we shall flee from this dreadful place.

Though, during the chat with King Theseus, I felt some hesitation coming from the king, and he kept glancing at his betrothed, Queen Hippolyta of the Amazons. I personally admire Hippolyta, but that's not the point. When the King spoke directly to me, I heard he was trying to say something, concealed under his words. But, I couldn't make of the riddle! I had and still have no idea what he was trying to tell me, other than that the rules in Athens state that I will be killed if I do not marry the man my father wishes me to marry. So what was—I got it! King Theseus was trying to tell me to try to change the law! But, I am a mere maiden, and therefore have no power in that matter. Oh, well, I'm running away anyway.

As always,

Hermia

P.S. I told Helena about Lysander's and my plans of running away. I hope that Demetrius stops fleeing from Helena. I can see it's killing her inside.