Question

Three civil brawls, bred of an airy word,
By thee, old Capulet, and Montague,
Have thrice disturbed the quiet of our streets . . .
If ever you disturb our streets again,
Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace.

Which of the below statements below BEST captures Prince Escalus’s meaning in the above lines?


If the Montagues and Capulets have another street brawl, the punishment will be death.

If the Montagues and Capulets exchange words, they will pay a price.

If the Montagues and Capulets