# Result number

Work The work is either a play, poem, or sonnet. The sonnets are treated as single work with 154 parts.

Character Indicates who said the line. If it's a play or sonnet, the character name is "Poet."

Line Shows where the line falls within the work.

The numbering is not keyed to any copyrighted numbering system found in a volume of collected works (Arden, Oxford, etc.) The numbering starts at the beginning of the work, and does not restart for each scene.

Text The line's full text, with keywords highlighted within it, unless highlighting has been disabled by the user.

1

Much Ado about Nothing
[IV, 1]

Benedick

1930

With no sauce that can be devised to it. I protest
I love thee.

2

Much Ado about Nothing
[IV, 1]

Beatrice

1934

You have stayed me in a happy hour: I was about to
protest I loved you.

3

Much Ado about Nothing
[IV, 1]

Beatrice

1937

I love you with so much of my heart that none is
left to protest.

4

Much Ado about Nothing
[V, 1]

Benedick

2221

[Aside to CLAUDIO] You are a villain; I jest not:
I will make it good how you dare, with what you
dare, and when you dare. Do me right, or I will
protest your cowardice. You have killed a sweet
lady, and her death shall fall heavy on you. Let me
hear from you.