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Adriana has mistaken Antipholus of Syracuse for her husband, Antipholus of Ephesus, and brought him to her home. Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant Dromio of Syracuse came because they didn’t know what else to do, and Antipholus of Syracuse has fallen in love with Adriana’s sister, Luciana. Antipholus of Syracuse confesses his love to Luciana, and though she is impressed by his loving words, she demonishes him for being unfaithful to her sister. He insists that he is not her sister’s
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LUCIANA
And may it be that you have quite forgot
A husband's office? shall, Antipholus.
Even in the spring of love, thy love-springs rot?
Shall love, in building, grow so ruinous?
If you did wed my sister for her wealth,
Then for her wealth's sake use her with more kindness:
Or if you like elsewhere, do it by stealth;
Muffle your false love with
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