With Lucentio posing as the school master Cambio, Tranio disguised as Lucentio, Hortensio disguised as Litio and Pertruchio intending to court Katherine, the story soon gets very confusing.
Katherine wrestles Bianca and attempts to imprison her into telling her which suitor she prefers. As the large party of potential suitor arrives, both sisters separate leaving Baptista to listen to all the lies.
The two illegitimate school masters are left to consult and teach Bianca while Pertruchio tries to “woo” Katherine. Pertruchio and Katherine confront in a battle of wit, using a metaphors over metaphors over puns over metaphors in rebuttal. Katherine becomes very frustrated, then when Pertruchio tell Baptista that he will marry Katherine on Sunday, she does not object. Baptista and Pertruchio then proceed to discuss a substantial dowry.
After that, Baptista discusses who has the biggest fortune to offer if Bianca was to become a widow. Tranio disguised as Lucentio claims he has ten times whatever Gremio offers.
Baptista agrees to award Bianca to Tranio as soon as his father can guarantee the wealth he has claimed.
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