The Merry Wives of Windsor Act 5, Scene 2 Summary

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  • Later that night, Page, Shallow, and Slender walk near Windsor Park.
  • Slender says he and Anne have worked out code words to help them recognize one another.
  • Shallow reminds him Anne's going to be wearing all white, so there's no need for code words. 
  • Master Page says it's a dark night, which will help them with their plan, and the three continue into the woods, excited.