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DON PEDRO

That is the sum of all, Leonato. Signor Claudio and Signor Benedick, my dear
friend Leonato hath invited you all. I tell him we shall stay here at the least a
[140] month, and he heartily prays some occasion may detain us longer. I

dare swear he is no hypocrite, but prays from his heart.

LEONATO

If you swear, my lord, you shall not be forsworn. ( To Don John) Let me bid
you welcome, my lord, [145] being reconciled to the Prince your brother. I
owe you all duty.

DON JOHN
I thank you. I am not of many words, but I thank you.

LEONATO
Please it your grace lead on? [150]

DON PEDRO
Your hand, Leonato; we will go together.

Exeunt all except Benedick and Claudio.

CLAUDIO
Benedick, didst thou note the daughter of Signor Leonato?

BENEDICK
I noted her not, but I looked on her.

CLAUDIO
Is she not a modest young lady? [155]

BENEDICK
Do you question me as an honest man should do, for my simple true
judgement? Or would you have me speak after my custom, as being a

professed tyrant to their sex?

CLAUDIO