Page 1347 - Shakespeare - Vol. 2

BEATRICE

I have a good eye, uncle; I can see a church by daylight.

LEONATO
The revellers are entering, brother; make good room.

All put on their masks. Enter Don Pedro, Claudio, Benedick, Balthasar, Don
John, Borachio and others, as masquers, with a drum.

DON PEDRO
Lady, will you walk a bout with your friend? [75]

HERO
So you walk softly, and look sweetly, and say nothing, I am yours for the

walk; and especially when I walk away.

DON PEDRO
With me in your company?

HERO
I may say so, when I please. [80]

DON PEDRO
And when please you to say so?

HERO
When I like your favour; for God defend the lute should be like the case!

DON PEDRO
My visor is Philemon’s roof; within the house is Jove.

HERO

Why, then, your visor should be thatched. [85]

DON PEDRO

Speak low, if you speak love.
He draws her aside.