In Act 1 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," Prince Escalus declares that any further conflict between the Montagues and Capulets will be met with severe consequences. Although Tybalt's and Mercutio's deaths occur later, after Romeo kills Tybalt in retaliation for Mercutio's death, the Prince ultimately decides that Romeo must be banished from Verona as punishment for his actions. This decree reflects the Prince's desire to restore peace and order in the city, emphasizing the need to curb the ongoing feud between the two families.
According to Prince Escalus’ decree in Act 1, what should be the consequence of Romeo’s involvement in Tybalt's and Mercutio's deaths?
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