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In the final scene of the play, Alsemero finally confronts his wife Beatrice, demanding to know if she is honest. She is the only woman he has ever loved, but he fears that she has not been faithful to him, especially after his friend Jasperino overheard Beatrice talking to De Flores, her father’s servant. Soon, Alsemero learns that Beatrice sacrificed herself, her virginity, her honor, and her sanity to be able to marry him.
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ALSEMERO Did my fate wait for this unhappy stroke
At my first sight of woman?
Enter Beatrice.
She's here.
BEATRICE Alsemero!
ALSEMERO How do you?
BEATRICE How do I?
Alas! How do you? You look not well.
ALSEMERO You read me well enough; I am not well.
BEATRICE Not well, sir? Is't in my power to better you?
ALSEMERO Yes.
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