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Viola comes to visit Olivia once more, disguised again as Cesario, the page of Duke Orsino. Orsino has sent 'Cesario' back to try to convince and Olivia to accept him as a suitor. However, Olivia has actually fallen in love with 'Cesario'. Here, she reveals her attraction and begs Cesario (Viola) to return her love. Olivia has no idea that she is romantically involved with another woman and Viola tries to let her down without revealing the truth. However, Olivia will not be pushed away so
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OLIVIA
Give me your hand, sir.
VIOLA
My duty, madam, and most humble service.
OLIVIA
What is your name?
VIOLA
Cesario is your servant's name, fair princess.
OLIVIA
My servant, sir! 'Twas never merry world
Since lowly feigning was call'd compliment:
You're servant to the Count Orsino, youth.
VIOLA
And he is yours, and his must needs
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