Scene Claudio: Then Beatrice fell down on her knees, praying and crying: "Oh, my dear Benedick! How I and hate him!
Leonato: It's all true. My daughter saw her and she's worried that Beatrice will go mad.
Don Pedro: If Beatrice won't tell Benedick, then we should
Claudio: Why? would laugh at Beatrice and make her even more unhappy.
Don Pedro: I think you are right. She is a sweet lady and a good woman.
Claudio: And she is very sensible.
Don Pedro: Except in her love for Benedick!
Leonato: No one is sensible when they are in love. But I am her uncle. I should try to help her.
Don Pedro: If Beatrice had fallen in love with me, would have married her myself! Do tell Benedick what has happened. See what he has to say
Leonato: Are you sure?
Claudio: Hero thinks that Beatrice will die whatever happens. She will die if Benedick doesn't love her, but she will die rather than tell him about her love. And, last of all, if he courts her, she will die rather than speak kindly to him.
Don Pedro: I think Hero's right. If Beatrice shows any kindness to Benedick, he will scorn her.
Claudio: Benedick is good-looking and he's clever too. Don Pedro: Yes, and sometimes he says things which almost seem witty.
Neonato: And I understand that he is a brave soldier.
Don Pedro: That is very true. But he keeps out of trouble and prefers to make a joke rather argue with anyone and prefers to make a joke rather than except Beatrice, of course. I'm sorry for your niece. Shall we Benedick and tell him of Beatrice's love for him?