No Fear Shakespeare
The Merchant of Venice
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Act 2, Scene 6, Page 3
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LORENZO
So are you, sweet,
Even in the lovely garnish of a boy.
But come at once,
For the close night doth play the runaway,
And we are stayed for at Bassanio’s feast.
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LORENZO
You’re hidden away, sweetheart, dressed up like a boy. Come on quickly. Time
flies at night, and we’re late for Bassanio’s feast.
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JESSICA
I will make fast the doors and gild myself
With some more ducats, and be with you straight.
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JESSICA
I’ll lock up the doors, grab some more ducats, and be with you right
away.
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Exit JESSICA above |
JESSICA exits from above. |
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GRATIANO
Now, by my hood, a gentle and no Jew.
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GRATIANO
My God, she can’t be a Jew, she’s too nice!
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LORENZO
Beshrew me but I love her heartily.
For she is wise, if I can judge of her.
And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true.
And true she is, as she hath proved herself.
And therefore, like herself—wise, fair and true—
Shall she be placèd in my constant soul.
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LORENZO
God, I’m crazy about her. She’s wise, if I’m judging her
right. She’s beautiful, if my eyes can see. And she’s loyal, as she has
proven. And as long as she’s herself—wise, beautiful, and
faithful—she’ll always have a place in my heart.
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Enter JESSICA
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JESSICA enters. |
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What, art thou come?—On, gentlemen, away!
Our masquing mates by this time for us stay.
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Ah, you’re here?—Come on, gentlemen, let’s go! Our
masquerade mates are waiting for us.
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Exit LORENZO with JESSICA and
SALARINO
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LORENZO, JESSICA, and
SALARINO exit. |
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Enter ANTONIO
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ANTONIO enters. |
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ANTONIO
Who’s there?
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ANTONIO
Who’s there?
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GRATIANO
Signor Antonio?
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GRATIANO
Signor Antonio?
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