No Fear Shakespeare

Much Ado About Nothing

William Shakespeare

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Act 1, Scene 2, Page 2

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LEONATO
No, no, we will hold it as a dream till it appear itself. But I
will acquaint my daughter withal, that she may be the
better prepared for an answer if peradventure this be true.
Go you and tell her of it.
LEONATO
No, no, until it comes true we’ll pretend it was just a dream we had. But my daughter should know about this, so she can be prepared with an answer just in case. Go to her and tell her for me.
Enter ANTONIO ’s son, with a musician and attendants
ANTONIO ’s son enters with a musician and attendants.


Cousins, you know what you have to do.—O, I cry you
mercy, friend. Go you with me and I will use your skill.—
Good cousin, have a care this busy time.
Cousins, you all have work to do.—Oh, I beg your pardon. Come with me now, and help me out. —Dear cousin, please be careful during this busy time.
Exeunt
They all exit.

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