书城公版The Merchant of Venice
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第11章

Enter JESSICA and LAUNCELOT

JESSICA.I am sorry thou wilt leave my father so.Our house is hell; and thou, a merry devil, Didst rob it of some taste of tediousness.But fare thee well; there is a ducat for thee; And, Launcelot, soon at supper shalt thou see Lorenzo, who is thy new master's guest.Give him this letter; do it secretly.And so farewell.I would not have my father See me in talk with thee.LAUNCELOT.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 deceived.But, adieu! these foolish drops do something drown my manly spirit; adieu! JESSICA.Farewell, good Launcelot.Exit LAUNCELOT Alack, what heinous sin is it in me To be asham'd 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