By Eric Houdek
SCENE 1 STILL NEEDS TO BE DONE!
-The Duke laments that Angelo “kills for faults of his own liking.” He remarks that Angelo will be revealed as a hypocrite and suffer the consequences of his actions.
-Escalus leaves to visit Claudio.
-The Duke tells Escalus that he has been counseling Claudio, and Claudio is prepared for death.
-Escalus tells the Duke that he has been pleading with Angelo for Claudio’s release, but if it is not granted, Claudio must be prepared for death.
-Escalus says that Lucio will have to answer to Mistress Overdone’s claims.
-Mistress Overdone accuses Lucio of getting Kate Keepdown pregnant.
-Escalus, Provost, and Officers with Mistress Overdone enter.
-Lucio leaves.
-Lucio responds that he would have no fear of doing so.
-The Duke defends “The Duke.” He asks Lucio if he would say these things to the Duke’s face.
-Lucio remarks about Angelo’s poor leadership and overuse of punishment. He says that punishment will not deter sin, for it is in human nature. Lucio makes remarks about the Duke.
-The Duke responds he has no idea.
-Lucio asks the disguised Duke if he knows where the Duke is.
-Lucio enters.
Scene 2