Romeo × Juliet — Season 1, Episode 14: Solemn Responsibilities: In the Circle of These Arms

Episode synopsis

Romeo is banished from the keep by Lord Montague, and gives him authority over the Gradisca Mines. He is not allowed to return until the mine doubles its production. He arrives to find the mines filled with small-time criminals, and decides to work in the mines himself to increase production. He befriends a sickly worker, Petruchio. Over a small period of time, Petruchio gets sick, and dies. Romeo then learns the truth of how Petruchio was imprisoned, another worker tells him the real difference between Nobles and Commoners, and Romeo cries over Petruchio's grave.

About Romeo × Juliet

On a tragic night in Neo Verona, the Capulet family is murdered by Montague and the country is seized. The only Capulet survivor is the child Juliet, who is rescued by loyal knights. Fourteen years later, people in Neo Verona live in poverty and fear. Juliet has spent her life in hiding, and in disguise as the male Red Whirlwind, secretly fighting Neo Verona’s oppression. On one of her secret adventures, she is helped by Romeo and falls in love. Finally, on one fateful day, Juliet’s family reveals her heritage and their desire for her to reclaim her title and rescue Neo Verona from tyranny. Meanwhile, Juliet also discovers that Romeo is the son of her worst enemy. Can Juliet rescue Neo Verona and kill the father of the man she loves?

More episodes from Season 1

• E1If They Did Not Meet
• E2The Promise: A Scent Remembered
• E3Love: Cruel Mischief
• E4Bashfulness: Beaten by the Rain
• E5Whirlwind: Burning Resolve
• E6Hope: Tomorrow Entrusted
• E7Warmth: Just for Now
• E8Naïveté: What Justice Is
• E9Rise to Action: Hesitation Quelled
• E10Tears: To Have Met You
• E11The Vows: The Blessing of the Morning Sun
• E12Solace: To Stay This Way