He foolishly and playfully proposes but she demurs, knowing that he does not love her. She demurs, noting that he is too much of a braggart. Juliet's father, Capulet, demurs, telling him to wait until she is older. He suggests to Irene that she seek safety with Adriano, but she demurs. Syme demurs, insisting the essence of poetry is not revolution but law. He offers his help, but she demurs, smiling. Lorenzo bids her descend, but Jessica demurs, ashamed of her disguise. Billy demurs, saying he needs some time away. She demurs and escapes, pursued by two of the sailors. Kristina demurs, and questions whether such people would truly be happy. She's interested in him but he demurs. She demurs and puts him off until the next evening. He, in turn, demurs and, just as elaborately, pledges himself to her. She demurs and says she would like it only if he likes it. Pascal demurs, repeating a past offer for the brothers to work for him.