The Merchant of VeniceShylock loans money to a man he despises, the merchant Antonio, only if a pound of Antonio's flesh will be due, in a court of law, upon default. Antonio borrows the money so that his friend Bessanio can travel to woo the woman he loves, Portia, whose freedom to marry is bound up in a fairy-tale decree of her father's. |
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Page 142
... Giannetto commanded , and to take care of him : “ I do not send him , " he said , " for the profit I wish him to make , but to see the world at his pleasure . " And when Giannetto was about to embark , all Venice was gathered to see him ...
... Giannetto commanded , and to take care of him : “ I do not send him , " he said , " for the profit I wish him to make , but to see the world at his pleasure . " And when Giannetto was about to embark , all Venice was gathered to see him ...
Page 146
... Giannetto . And when the time came to depart , Ansaldo said to Giannetto , " My son , you are going and know the bond to which I agreed , I beseech you if misfortune comes to you , that you will be pleased to return so that I may see ...
... Giannetto . And when the time came to depart , Ansaldo said to Giannetto , " My son , you are going and know the bond to which I agreed , I beseech you if misfortune comes to you , that you will be pleased to return so that I may see ...
Page 147
... Giannetto went to her with great show of affection , and they greeted each other , and he bowed ; and all the day was spent in joy and feasting ; and a great tournament was held in honour of Gian- netto and many lords and knights ...
... Giannetto went to her with great show of affection , and they greeted each other , and he bowed ; and all the day was spent in joy and feasting ; and a great tournament was held in honour of Gian- netto and many lords and knights ...
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