# 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.

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1

Much Ado about Nothing
[II, 1]

(stage directions)

486

[Drawing her aside]

2

Much Ado about Nothing
[III, 2]

Benedick

1260

Yet is this no charm for the toothache. Old
signior, walk aside with me: I have studied eight
or nine wise words to speak to you, which these
hobby-horses must not hear.

3

Much Ado about Nothing
[III, 3]

Watchman

1412

[Aside] Peace! stir not.

4

Much Ado about Nothing
[III, 3]

Watchman

1422

[Aside] Some treason, masters: yet stand close.

5

Much Ado about Nothing
[III, 3]

Watchman

1439

[Aside] I know that Deformed; a' has been a vile
thief this seven year; a' goes up and down like a
gentleman: I remember his name.

6

Much Ado about Nothing
[IV, 2]

Dogberry

2011

Well, stand aside. 'Fore God, they are both in a
tale. Have you writ down, that they are none?

7

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.