’tis very possible he’ll scorn it, for the man,

as you know all, hath a contemptible spirit.

CLAUDIO

He is a very proper man.

PRINCE

He hath indeed a good outward happiness.

CLAUDIO

Before God, and in my mind, very wise.

PRINCE

He doth indeed show some sparks that are like

wit.

CLAUDIO

And I take him to be valiant.

Then down upon her knees she falls, weeps,

sobs, beats her heart, tears her hair, prays, curses:

“O sweet Benedick, God give me patience!”

Well, we will hear further of it by your daughter.

Let it cool the while. I love Benedick well, and I

could wish he would modestly examine himself to

see how much he is unworthy so good a lady