A skirmish broke out in the streets earlier this morning. It is being reported that a young Montague and Capulet were the victims of this brawl. While details are still unclear, witnesses report that Benvolio and Tybalt are the two deceased. The Verona Post can not confirm these reports. One detail that is certain is the Prince Escalus has declared a banishment Romeo Montague. Romeo is a prominent figure in the House of Montague as he is the son of the Lord and Lady Montague. Upon hearing of his banishment the Lady Capulet went into a hysteric fit. Many have speculated that the banishment has a direct correlation with the deaths earlier today. This would mean that young Romeo is either guilty of one or both murders. Close…show more content… Now, A year after being elected into office he is beginning to fulfill his promise. A bill recently introduced outlaws all sales of poison on penalty of death. it is expected to be passed soon, hopefully ending the rise in toxic chemical related homicides.
Poison abuse in Verona has been on the rise for the past fifty years. Typically it is used as a means to commit assassinations and suicides. Many families have been affected by these chemicals. For the Hamlet family, it was the reason they voted for Escalus. “My mother Gertrude was a great woman who should have lived into old age, yet because of a poison miscommunication she died.” related her sorrowful son, “I voted for Escalus because I don’t want any family to go through what we have.” There are some people who oppose the new laws introduced by the Prince. The Apothecaries Union, otherwise known as TAU have spoken out strongly against the Prince. A spokesperson said this, “These laws that the Prince has introduced are a encroachment on our freedom as citizens of Verona. If we want to sell life ending chemicals, we have a right…show more content… In a recent Verona Post survey we found that 79% of readers support the Prince. Political experts project the bill to pass tomorrow some time.
Katie Cork, Chief Editor Anyone who is planning to come to Friar John for confession on Tuesday will have to find another priest. The Friar will be gone on business. He wishes anyone to apologize if his absence has disrupted their plans for the day. Also, He suggested going to Friar Tuck’s cell as an alternative.
When asked where he was going the friar gave a very discreet answer. His unexplained absence is just another strange report about the monastery this week. Friar Lawrence has been unavailable for confession at various points the past day. Different sources have also claimed that Friar Lawrence has been acting tense and uneasy. These claim are not confirmed by the The Verona Post.
If these reports do have substance, it could spell doom for the monastery. The friars are still under investigation for the narcotic herbal incident of 1593. Another negative report may be the tipping point in the public’s view, which as been favorable up till now. Only time will tell.
Lester Hollister, Local News
