Mercutio (oʊ, {respell|mur|KYEW|shee-oh}) is a fictional character in William Shakespeare`s 1597 tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. He is a close friend to Romeo and Benvolio and a blood relative to Prince Escalus and Count Paris. As such, being neither a Montague nor a Capulet, Mercutio is one of the few in Verona with the ability to freely float aroun.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercutio
(from the article `Romeo and Juliet`) ...When Tybalt, a Capulet, seeks out Romeo in revenge for the insult of Romeo`s having dared to shower his attentions on Juliet, an ensuing scuffle ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/m/73