#odoardo capuletti

SCENE IV: Born to Hate

The two sinners arrived at once. The whore of Babylon and Lucifer himself, Prince Mastino thought as he saw them and then: Why does Capuletti always dress in scarlet? To hide the blood strains?

“Signore” It was Angiola Montecchi who sank to her knees first; not without giving a deadly glance to her foe.

The Prince didn’t say a word. Instead, he faced the high altar pretending he was praying. Later, he turned bag with a dazzling smile to enjoy the suppressed anger in the red faces of Montecchi and Capuletti. Kneel and atone.

“You do us wrong” Odoardo Capuletti cut through the silence, rising without permission.

“Do I?” The Prince was pleased with the direction of that conversation. “But I didn’t tell you any charges, yet.”

“We all know why we are here” Angiola Montecchi protested in unusual harmony with Odoardo.

“So, you admit your family’s guilt?”

Odoardo Capuletti’s nostrils flattered, his finger sharply pointing at Angiola. “Her brood attacked my noble nephew…”

“Your nephew who had drawn his sword first” Angiola fired back.

“A knight defending his houses’ honour”

“How noble of him to defend the non-existent!”

Prince Mastino really started to enjoy that little show. He watched fascinated how the veins on Capuletti’s neck pulsed while his face slowly got the same scarlet tone as his surcoat. Would he dare to draw his dagger against a woman? The prince’s eyes turned to Angiola Montecchi’s clenching fists. She’d rather destroy Capuletti’s face with her claws, he decided.

“You talk about honour when it was your husband who betrayed Verona to the Pope?”, Odoardo asked sharply.

“And who betrayed our late prince’s order of peace by attacking my family with German mercenaries? Within that holy cathedral?”

“Your family needed to be stopped from corruption. But Jews like you never cared.”

“And you and your beloved emperor butchered the innocent outside our city walls!”

“Enough!” It was the first time the Prince needed to scream in a long time. No one challenged his authority more than these two vipers. “It is my last word spoken on that subject: The next man drawing his sword against another, I will lead to the gallows myself. No matter if he’s Montecchi or Capuletti. Your noble names protected you far too long. And now I want you to swear upon that holy altar.”

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Odoardo and Caterina Capuletti

from my Tales of Verona Story (visit my sideblog @romeo-and-juliet-sims)

1) Their is an arranged marriage. Thus, Odoardo is about 15 years older than his wife. Caterina who was destined to join a convent, deliberately offered herself to the older groom when her family wanted to forge an alliance. She simply didn’t want to end up as a nun.

2) They are like day and night. While Odoardo is said to be stern and unforgiving man of duty and honor, his wife enjoys the lush life as lady of a great household. Much to her husband’s concern, she wastes money for extraordinary goods. Odoardo made many compromises including building a huge labyrinth garden and giving a masquerade whenever Caterina wishes.

3) They have very different attitudes towards their only child Giulietta: Caterina completely gave her education into servant’s hands and didn’t care much as long as Giulietta becomes a lady. Despite never showing his feelings, Odoardo loves his daughter beyond count. He really fears for her and can’t stand her growing up. He is really afraid of the day when he has to give her hand to a man in marriage.    

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Scene V: Sweet Offers

„Think of my offer, Signore,” the young count suggested. Tebaldo couldn’t stand him any longer. Paris was the man’s name. Paris - what a silly name! As far as Tebaldo knew, Paris was the city where the French king resided. So, why name a boy Paris?

“Your request of marriage honours the House of Capuletti” Odoardo seemed flattered. Well, when Tebaldo looked at that slimy Paris he knew why. He was rich. The boy was dressed all in gold with stupid knickerbockers and female jewellery. His childish face and carefully trimmed beard looked ridiculous. How old was he? 21? Tebaldo despised him.

“But be careful. Mistakes are made too easily” Odoardo reminded his guest. Right choice, Tebaldo thought.

Even his aunt Caterina seemed quite impressed with the young lord. She constantly smiled at him. Maybe she’d prefer him in her own bed.

“You know I’ll make the perfect groom” Paris declared. “Your Giulietta will be one of the most respected ladies in fair Verona. My heart will not rest until she is mine.”

His heart! Tebaldo was about to laugh. But his uncle told him not to intervene. As hard as it was, he better obeyed.

But his uncle apparently had doubts, as well: “She's just a child, fourteen tender years. To take a heart before its time, would be a rash, irresponsible crime. Come to our ball tonight, meet her, charm her and maybe you’ll catch her heart… if she wants.” As he said so, he put his arm around Paris’ shoulder and together they went off.

Tebaldo spat out when they were gone: “Whom does he think he is? Why does uncle even consider such a marriage?”

Caterina laughed out loud.

“My sweet Tebaldo! Someone is very jealous. You have nothing to fear from Paris. He’ll marry Giulietta, I’ll take care of this. But you are still your uncle’s heir. Nothing will change.”

“You have no idea…”