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In an attempt to shock Henry out of his delusion, His soon-to-be sister in law, Donna Matilda, and her daughter Frida, have dressed up as two different historical figures from the time of King Henry IV. However, before they can carry off the plot, Henry speaks with Donna Matilda, and obliquely confesses his love for her - a confession that feeds Matilda鈥檚 vanity, and her secret love for Henry which was never realized when they were young.
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HENRY IV. (following up what he has been saying in the other room). And now I will ask you a question: how can I be astute, if you think me obstinate?
DOCTOR. No, no, not obstinate!
HENRY IV. (smiling, pleased). Then you think me really astute?
DOCTOR. No, no, neither obstinate, nor astute.
HENRY IV. (with benevolent irony). Monsignor, if obstinacy is not a
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