Meanwhile,after the fight,Romeo had slipped away and gone to see his mentor,Friar Laurence. When Romeo heard about the Prince's sentence,he was nearly crazy with grief. How can I possibly live without Juliet? He asked the Friar. I would rather be dead! He shouted with tears in his eyes.
If the truth be known, Friar Laurence was a little let down by Romeo. Don't be so foolish! Act your age! He scolded the excited young man. Things are never as bad as they seem. You have to leave to count your blessings.