Digital facsimile of the Bodleian First Folio of Shakespeare's plays, Arch. G c.7
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Leon. Leon.
Leon. She doth indeed, my daughter saies so, and the
Leon. extasie hath so much ouerborne her, that my daughter is
Leon. somtime afeard she will doe a desperate out‑rage to her
Leon. selfe, it is very true.
Prince. Prince.
Prince. It were good that Benedicke knew of it by some
Prince. other, if she will not discouer it.
Clau. Clau.
Clau. To what end? he would but make a sport of it,
Clau. and torment the poore Lady worse.
Prin. Prin.
Prin. And he should, it were an almes to hang him,
Prin. shee's an excellent sweet Lady, and (out of all suspition,)
Prin. she is virtuous.
Claudio. Claudio.
Claudio. And she is exceeding wise.
Prince. In euery thing, but in louing Benedicke.