D. John. Come, let us go. These things, come thus to 110 light,

[111] Smother her spirits up. [Exeunt Don Pedro, Don John, and Claudio.

[112] Bene. How doth the lady?

Beat.

Dead, I think. Help, uncle!

Hero! why, Hero! Uncle! Signior Benedick! Friar!

Leon. O Fate! take not away thy heavy hand.

115 Death is the fairest cover for her shame

That may be wish’d for.

Beat.