The Taming of the Shrew 4.2 Performance: Tranio and Merchant, Lines 72a-82

The transcript features a dialogue where a traveler is welcomed and discusses his travel plans to Rome and Tripoli. The conversation shifts to the dangers of traveling from Mantua to Padua due to a decree that makes it punishable by death. The dialogue concludes with an explanation of political tensions between the Dukes of Mantua and Venice, which have led to travel restrictions.

How does the speaker's concern for their life reflect the broader themes of safety and conflict in the text?

What does the mention of the Duke and the private quarrel suggest about the political situation?