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Benedick is still smarting from his encounter with Beatrice and needs some time alone, where he can be sure he will not bump into her. Upon hearing voices, he has hidden and listens into the conversation between Don Pedro, Claudio, and Leonato. However, Don Pedro knows that Benedick is hiding and decides to have some fun. He deliberately engages the other men in knowing banter, suggesting that Beatrice is secretly in love with Benedick but she will never tell him so. Benedick is amazed and
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DON PEDRO
Come hither, Leonato. What was it you told me of
to-day, that your niece Beatrice was in love with
Signior Benedick?
CLAUDIO
O, ay: stalk on. stalk on; the fowl sits. I did
never think that lady would have loved any man.
LEONATO
No, nor I neither; but most wonderful that she
should so dote on Signior Benedick, whom she hath in
all
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