Don Pedro.
Completely. It was merely another ruse on the part of my amiable brother. Really, John’s behaviour was inexcusable.
Benedick.
Was Claudio greatly distressed when he found how he had been deceived?
Don Pedro.
He was distracted. But Hero declined to have anything more to do with him. She said she could forgive a man for making a fool of himself once, but twice was too much of a good thing.
Benedick.
[Frowning.] That sounds rather more epigrammatic than a really nice wife’s remarks should be.
Don Pedro.
She had great provocation.