The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Tranio, Lines 261-266

What does the phrase 'must stead us all, and me amongst the rest' imply about the speaker's feelings?

What is the significance of 'breaking the ice' in the context of the text?

Who is referred to as the 'elder' and what role do they play in the text?

What does the phrase 'achieve the elder that set the younger free' suggest about relationships in the text?

How does the text convey the idea of gracefulness in the context of the actions described?