This is because he cannot stand to see Romeo's honour jeopardised in the face of his enemy. "Will you pluck your sword out of his pilcher by the ears? Make haste." This shows Mercutio taking Romeo ...
knowing that he is now related to Tybalt through his secret marriage to Juliet. Mercutio is unhappy with Romeo's refusal to fight and takes up Tybalt's challenge. Swords are drawn and despite the ...