BEATRICE

A woman who has made a career of mockery overhears that she's loved — and drops every defense in a single breath.

0:42Comic-dramatic20s–30sIntermediate

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What fire is in mine ears? Can this be true? Stand I condemn'd for pride and scorn so much? Contempt, farewell! and maiden pride, adieu! No glory lives behind the back of such.

And, Benedick, love on; I will requite thee, Taming my wild heart to thy loving hand: If thou dost love, my kindness shall incite thee To bind our loves up in a holy band;turn

For others say thou dost deserve, and I Believe it better than reportingly.

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BEATRICE

Much Ado About Nothing · William Shakespeare · 0:42 · 78 words

What fire is in mine ears? Can this be true? Stand I condemn'd for pride and scorn so much? Contempt, farewell! and maiden pride, adieu! No glory lives behind the back of such. And, Benedick, love on; I will requite thee, Taming my wild heart to thy loving hand: If thou dost love, my kindness shall incite thee To bind our loves up in a holy band; For others say thou dost deserve, and I Believe it better than reportingly.

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