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The Horse's Speed of Tongue
The exchange between Benedict and Beatrice reveals underlying familiarity and a previous relationship. Benedict expresses a wish for his horse to match the speed of Beatrice's tongue, highlighting her quick-wittedness. Beatrice retorts by accusing Benedict of always ending things like a horse that can't finish a race, indicating his unreliability. Despite the humorous banter, there is a mutual fascination and connection evident in their verbal sparring.