Petruchio, "a gentleman of Verona." introduces himself to Katharina's father and states his intention to woo Katharina.
Dialogue
"I am a gentleman of Verona, sir, That, hearing of her beauty and her wit, Her affability and bashful modesty, Her wondrous qualities and mild behavior, Am bold to show myself a forward guest Within your house to make mine eye the witness Of that report which I so oft have heard." (II.i.47-53)