Page 1376 - Shakespeare - Vol. 2
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Speaking my fancy; Signor Benedick, [95]
For shape, for bearing, argument and valour,
Goes foremost in report through Italy.
HERO
Indeed, he hath an excellent good name.
URSULA
His excellence did earn it ere he had it.
When are you married, madam? [100]
HERO
Why, every day, tomorrow. Come, go in;
I’ll show thee some attires, and have thy counsel
Which is the best to furnish me tomorrow.
URSULA
(to Hero)
She’s limed, I warrant you; we have caught her, madam.
HERO
(to Ursula)
If it prove so, then loving goes by haps; [105]
Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.
Exeunt Hero and Ursula.
BEATRICE
(coming forward)
What fire is in mine ears? Can this be true?
Stand I condemned for pride and scorn so much?
Contempt, farewell! and maiden pride, adieu!
No glory lives behind the back of such. [110]
And, Benedick, love on; I will requite thee,
Taming my wild heart to thy loving hand.
If thou dost love, my kindness shall incite thee
To bind our loves up in a holy band.
For others say thou dost deserve, and I [115]
