Identify all irony in the conversation below

CELIA

Were I my father, coz, would I do this?

ORLANDO

I am more proud to be Sir Rowland's son, His youngest son, and would not change that calling To be adopted heir to Frederick.

ROSALIND

My father loved Sir Rowland as his soul, And all the world was of my father's mind.

Had I before known this young man his son I should have given him tears unto entreaties Ere he should thus have ventured.

Celia

Gentle cousin,
Let us go thank him and encourage him. My father's rough and envious disposition Sticks me at heart. Sir, you have well deserved. - If you do keep your promises in love
But justly as you have exceeded all promise,
Your mistress shall be happy.

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The irony in the conversation above is as follows:

1. Celia's statement "My father's rough and envious disposition sticks me at heart" is ironic because it contradicts her earlier statement praising her father's love for Sir Rowland.

2. Rosalind's statement "Had I before known this young man his son, I should have given him tears unto entreaties" is ironic because she is expressing regret for not showing kindness and compassion towards Orlando earlier, despite her initial dismissal of him.
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