The scene starts with Hero, Leonato, Beatrice and Antonio discussing Don John. Both Hero and Beatrice note that the Prince's brother has a sour air about him. Beatrice says that the perfect man would be a combination of Don John's quietness with Benedick's enthusiasm and wit. Leonato jests that this perfect man would have characteristics of both men, and Beatrice sharply notes that such a man could win any woman's heart, as long as he had enough money.
Leonato and Antonio then discuss Beatrice's sharp tongue and the ways in which it will likely prevent her from getting a husband. Antonio says that she is "curst," which means he thinks she is shrewish and sharp. Beatrice picks up this train of thought and says that she is almost too shrewish or even.....
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