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Beatrice's sister, Hero, has been accused at the altar of being unfaithful to her fiance, Claudio. Benedick believes that it is a plot by the corrupt Don John and he, the Friar, Leonato, and Beatrice have come up with a plan to restore Hero's reputation and expose Don John. However, when Beatrice is left alone with Benedick, she is full of grievous anger. Benedick finally confesses that he loves her and, startled, Beatrice returns his affections. However, she also challenges his declaration of
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BENEDICK
Lady Beatrice, have you wept all this while?
BEATRICE
Yea, and I will weep a while longer.
BENEDICK
I will not desire that.
BEATRICE
You have no reason; I do it freely.
BENEDICK
Surely I do believe your fair cousin is wronged.
BEATRICE
Ah, how much might the man deserve of me that would right her!
BENEDICK
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