Benedick and Beatrice realize that they have been caught red-handed and, giving in, finally agree to marry.

Why did Benedick and Beatrice marry in the end?

He is claiming that he pities her because Leonato, Don Pedro, and Claudio have declared that Beatrice was almost ill from unrequited love over Benedick. ... Hence the reason that both Beatrice and Benedick give for marrying is to save each other from illness and death.

What happens between Beatrice and Benedick?

'' Leonato agrees to allow Benedick to marry Beatrice, but the two of them deny their love for each other again until Margaret is able to prove that Benedick tried to write a sonnet for her. Beatrice agrees to marry Benedick to save his life. Benedick quiets her with a kiss.