This is a school project that a friend and I had to do. Take a scene from Romeo and Juliet, and put it in a different time period. We chose the time of the pirates.
Disclaimer: I do not own Romeo and Juliet, but You There is MY character.
Mercutio: Good grief man, if the sun doesn't quit that blasted shining, I fear I will get a touch of the cabin fever!
Benvolio: Aye, even more than ye already gots?
Mercutio: (Mercutio pushes Benvolio out of the shade) Then I reckon that I be needing the shade more than you.
Benvolio: I guess that be true, besides I need a bit of a tan to keep the ladies coming.
Mercutio: And by ladies, you mean your ma, right?
Benvolio: Ah, cut it out you scallywag! At least I don't go 'bout daydreaming about another man's woman!
Mercutio: If only I could have caught Juliet's eye instead of that simpleton Romeo. Speak of the devil, where is the lad now?
(Enter Romeo)
Romeo: Did I hear one of you speaking about my Juliet?
Mercutio: Aye, as a matter of fact, we were. But I wager you three pieces of gold that she'll be mine in a fortnight!
Romeo: And what makes you so sure of yourself?
(Mercutio points out to sea, at the now visible pirate ship, the Capulet)
Mercutio: That be me reason.
Benvolio: Best you go down below, Romeo, we all now they be coming to fetch you.
Mercutio: Let them come!
Benvolio: (Hits Mercutio upside the head) You foolish simpleton! The only place you be takin' on a slew of angry Capulets be in your dreams!
Romeo: Should I be getting the captain?
Mercutio: Too late for that, look! (Points to the Capulet, Tybalt is standing on the deck, with his sword drawn)
Tybalt: Aye, well if it isn't the Montague?
Benvolio: What be your business coming alongside our ship uninvited?
Mercutio: And unwanted, if I may add.
Tybalt: So you don't know my purpose for being here?
Mercutio: To invite us to your next tea party?
(Tybalt gets angry and grabs a rope, preparing to swing across to the Montague)
Romeo: I don't believe that was your wisest choice of words.
Benvolio: I hope you polished your swords gents, for there will be a great duel this day. (Benvolio draws his sword)
Mercutio: Ah, and I just got the shade.
Romeo: Forget that. What transgression have I caused you, Tybalt, for you to hate me so?
Tybalt: (Swings on a rope, landing on the deck of the Montague) You well know what you have done to me, and also to my sister. (Turns away from Romeo, and faces Mercutioand Benvolio) A word with one of you?
Mercutio: I would rather you draw your sword.
Tybalt: In due time, but first, I have a proposition for you both, methinks you will find it… tempting.
Benvolio: What kind of offer do you be thinking of?
Tybalt: I didn't come here to fight either of you, it be Romeo I am after. I be willing to give you a substantial amount to insure that I leave here alive and breathing. What say you?
Mercutio: How is much is a substantial amount?
(Benvolio throws his hand over Mercutio's mouth)
Benvolio: We ain't be given up Romeo to the likes of you.
Tybalt: I be offering fifty-thousand gold pieces.
Mercutio: Do you mean fifty-thousand each, or do we have to share, 'cause in that case…(Benvolio tightens his grip on Mercutio)
Benvolio: Once again, we will never give up Romeo.
Romeo: 'Scuse me sirs, but I be thinkin' that I'm to have a say if I'm to be sold.
Tybalt: Silence boy! You have no say in this! (Turns back to Mercutio and Benvolio) Well?
Mercutio: It is tempting, but not tempting enough! (Holds his sword up)
Romeo: (Steps in front of Mercutio and puts his arms out to block his path, his back to Tybalt) I can't let you do this!
Tybalt: (Lunges forward and stabs Clay under Gabe's arm, then brings the sword around and puts it to Romeo's neck) Thanks for making that easy.
Benvolio: I will not let you take him!
Tybalt: Just try and stop me. Give my regards to your friend. (Points to Mercutio. Grabs Romeo, drags him to the rope, grabs rope and swings over)
Benvolio: What about my money!
(On the ship Capulet)
Tybalt: Now, we finish this!
Romeo: But it wouldn't be fair, I have no sword!
Tybalt: Fine, have it your way. You there, bring me your sword!
You There: Yes sir, right away. (Unsheathes his sword and hands it to Romeo, who takes it hesitantly)
Tybalt: Are you happy now?
Romeo: Yes, I am quite content. Considering the fact that you just murdered on of my dearest friends and are holding me hostage.
Tybalt: Enough of this, now we fight!'
(Romeo and Tybalt fight for a few minutes. In the end, Romeo stabs through Tybalt's gut)
Romeo: Now we are finished. (Pulls sword from Tybalt's stomach)
(Captain Prince enters. Clearly angry at the disturbance. He notices Tybalt's body and Romeo holding the sword)
Captain Prince: You There! What has taken place upon my ship?
You There: There was a great fight…
Captain Prince: I can see there was a fight, what I want to know is, who killed Tybalt?
You There: (Points to Romeo) It was he, he killed Tybalt!
Captain Prince: Is that true boy? Are you responsible for the death of my first mate?
Romeo: Aye, but not of me own choosing.
Captain Prince: Do you know what the punishment for killing man on my ship is?
You There: It's death!
Captain Prince: Silence! But yes, the price is death.
Romeo: But sir, I have much to live for, a young and beautiful bride!
Captain Prince: Well, that does change things a bit. You There, what do you suggest?
You There: I suggest… we feed him to the sharks!
Captain Prince: (Rubs his temples) No son, we just decided that we weren't going to kill him.
You There: Uh, well, we could keep him in the hold, and ditch him on the next deserted island we come across.
Captain Prince: I agree. Take him down.
Romeo: I reckon that be fair. Thank you Captain.
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