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Hero knows that Beatrice has followed her and Ursula (her attendant) so she plans on how to trick Beatrice into hearing how Benedick is in love with her. She deliberately engages the Ursula in knowing banter, suggesting how Benedick is overcome with love for Beatrice. Hero declares loudly that Don Pedro and Claudio want her to tell Beatrice about his amorous feelings, but Hero believes that he must keep it hidden for fear of Beatrice's ridicule and disdain. The two ladies proceed to converse
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HERO
Now, Ursula, when Beatrice doth come,
As we do trace this alley up and down,
Our talk must only be of Benedick.
When I do name him, let it be thy part
To praise him more than ever man did merit:
My talk to thee must be how Benedick
Is sick in love with Beatrice. Of this matter
Is little Cupid's crafty arrow made,
That only wounds by
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