The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Tranio, Lines 271-275

The transcript discusses planning an afternoon gathering, celebrating with toasts to health, and balancing adversarial roles with friendship, emphasizing the importance of camaraderie despite differences.

What might the phrase 'Please ye we may contrive' imply about the speaker's intentions?

How does the phrase 'This afternoon' set the tone for the events that follow?