Question

Friar John:

I could not send it—here it is again
(gives FRIAR LAWRENCE a letter)
Nor get a messenger to bring it thee,
So fearful were they of infection.
Modern translation:
I couldn’t send it. Here it is. (he gives FRIAR LAWRENCE a letter) I couldn’t get a messenger to bring it to you either because they were scared of spreading the infection.
What do you think is happening here with the stage direction?

Answer 1

The letter that is supposed to be delivered to Romero, hasn't been delivered because of the infection. So Romeo will not know the plan.

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