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Give him this letter, do it secretly,

And so farewell. I would not have my father

See me in talk with thee.

Laun. Adieu, tears exhibit my tongue. Most beautiful pagan, most sweet Jew! if a Christian do not play the knave and get thee, I am much deceiv’d. But adieu, these foolish drops do something drown my manly spirit. Adieu!

Jes.

Farewell, good Launcelot.

[Exit Launcelot.]

Alack, what heinous sin is it in me

To be ashamed to be my father’s child!

But though I am a daughter to his blood,

I am not to his manners. O Lorenzo,

If thou keep promise, I shall end this strife,

Become a Christian and thy loving wife.

Exit.

¶

Enter Gratiano, Lorenzo, Salerio, and Solanio.

Lor.

Nay, we will slink away in supper-time,

Disguise us at my lodging, and return

All in an hour.

Gra.

We have not made good preparation.

Sal.

We have not spoke us yet of torch-bearers.

Sol.

’Tis vile, unless it may be quaintly ordered,

And better in my mind not undertook.

Lor.

’Tis now but four of clock, we have two hours