 Overhearing Baptista say that he is on the lookout for tutors for his daughters, Lucentio devises a plan in which he disguises himself as a Latin tutor named Cambio in order to woo Bianca behind Baptista's back and meanwhile has his servant Tranio pretend to be him.In the meantime, Petruchio, accompanied by his servant Grumio, arrives in Padua from Verona.He explains to Hortensio, an old friend of his, that since his father's death he has set out to enjoy life and wed.