Last Day of War Before Messina

Today, Don Pedro has been deciding whether to have us, the soldiers of Aragon, go to Messina to reward us with celebration and much joy. I do believe that Leonato, the governor of Messina, will allow such an extravagant number of people to be welcomed in the beloved city of Messina. I hope Don Pedro will continue on with his decision for relaxation. If the idea is to be pursued, I might not gain much merriment and relaxation though, since the bewitched niece of Leonato who goes by Beatrice will be there. She has a formidable tongue that attacks me, and I swear she talks about me behind my back. Like me, she is disdainful towards marriage and swears that she will never fall in love. I must tell a secret to you, one that I should have told you before. Disgusting, isn’t it. So, I once was in love with Beatrice; gave her my heart, but she tore it apart. Although she may say this story is a lie, and that it was me who tore her heart, I swear that I am stating the truth.