Happy and memorable event for Athens.1 want the whole of Athens to takepart in this great day，and to share my happiness with me. As Theseus was giving these orders，four people approached the Duke.Oneof them was an old man，Egeus.He greeted Theseus politely：1 wish you long happiness，sir！ Theseus smiled at Egeus.Thank you，Egeus.How are things with you，myfriend？ Egeus looked serious for a moment，and then he answered the Duke. To tell you the truth，things are not going well for me，Theseus，he began.In fact I have come to you to help me resolve a problem.It concerns theseyoung people with me. He pointed to the three young people who were standing beside him.Therewere two young men and a girl.The girl looked angry and defiant，1 and theyoung men were glaring 2 at each other angrily. The problem is this，Egeus told Theseus.Demetrius was going to marrymy daughter here，Hermia.Everything was arranged between our two families.I approved of the marriage，and SO did DemetriusS father. Demetrius nodded his head in agreement with Egeus. ThatS quite right，sir.Everything was arranged. But then Lysander interfered with everything，3 Egeus complained. He turned to the other young man who was standing beside him. Dont argue now，young fellow，you know you interfered！he said angrily.You brought Hermia presents，you wrote her poetry，you sang songs outsideher window.You did everything you could to make her fall in love with you.And now she refuses to obey me-she says she wont marry Demetrius！ Egeus frownedat Lysander.The young man looked back at him.He didnot seem afraid.Then HermiaS father spoke to Theseus again. I have come to you，sir，he said，to ask for justice.5 Hermia has refused toobey me.If she wont marry Demetrius.
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