In this beautiful night, with their hearts full of love, they talked for a long time, though they were aware²³ of the danger of the place. Juliet innocently confessed her feelings for Romeo and received vows²⁴ of deepest affection from him.
“Gentle Romeo, do not think that I am too easily won or that my behaviour²⁵ is light, but trust me. You heard me confess my true love…” she said.
“No, no! my lady. I swear²⁶ by the moon…” hastened²⁷ Romeo to reply.
“Do not swear by the inconstant moon. Will your love prove as variable?” Juliet scolded²⁸ him gently. “Do not swear tonight, dear Romeo. All this is too unexpected, too hasty…! But remember that my love is as deep, as infinite as the boundless²⁹ sea.” she confessed once again.
“Then I’ll swear that my heart’s dear love…” Romeo started to say.
“If your intention is honourable and your purpose is marriage, send me word³⁰ at nine tomorrow. I will place all my fortune at your feet and follow you wherever³¹ you go. A thousand times good night, my love!” were her parting³² words.
Romeo wished her good night, saying:
“O blessed, blessed³³ night that gave your love to me! Parting from you is a thousand times the worse…”
Love goes toward love as school-boys from their books,
But love from love, toward school with heavy³⁴ looks.