D. Pedro. He hath indeed a good outward happiness.
[169] Claud. Before God! and in my mind, very wise.
170 D. Pedro. He doth indeed show some sparks that are like wit.
[172] Claud. And I take him to be valiant.
D. Pedro. As Hector, I assure you: and in the managing [174] of quarrels you may say he is wise; for either he avoids [175] them with great discretion, or undertakes them with a most Christian-like fear.
[177] Leon. If he do fear God, a’ must necessarily keep peace: if he break the peace, he ought to enter into a quarrel with fear and trembling.
180 D. Pedro. And so will he do; for the man doth fear God, howsoever it seems not in him by some large jests he will make. Well, I am sorry for your niece. Shall we go [183] seek Benedick, and tell him of her love?
[184] Claud. Never tell him, my lord: let her wear it out 185 with good counsel.
Leon. Nay, that’s impossible: she may wear her heart out first.
D. Pedro. Well, we will hear further of it by your daughter: let it cool the while. I love Benedick well; and [190] I could wish he would modestly examine himself, to see [191] how much he is unworthy so good a lady.