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you frame the season for your own harvest.

DON JOHN
I had rather be a canker in a hedge than a rose [25] in his grace, and it
better fits my blood to be disdained of all than to fashion a carriage to rob
love from any. In this, though I cannot be said to be a flattering honest man,
it must not be denied but I am a plain-dealing villain. I am trusted with a

muzzle and enfranchised with a [30] clog; therefore I have decreed not to
sing in my cage. If I had my mouth, I would bite; if I had my liberty, I would
do my liking. In the meantime, let me be that I am, and seek not to alter me.

CONRADE
Can you make no use of your discontent? [35]

DON JOHN

I make all use of it, for I use it only. Who comes here?
Enter Borachio.
What news, Borachio?

BORACHIO
I came yonder from a great supper. The Prince your brother is royally
entertained by Leonato; and I [40] can give you intelligence of an intended

marriage.

DON JOHN
Will it serve for any model to build mischief on? What is he for a fool that
betroths himself to unquietness?

BORACHIO
Marry, it is your brother’s right hand. [45]

DON JOHN
Who? The most exquisite Claudio?

BORACHIO
Even he.