The Merchant Of Venice

1 Enter Jessica and Launcelet.
2 JESSICA.
3 I am sorry thou wilt leave my father so.
4 Our house is hell, and thou, a merry devil,
5 Didst rob it of some taste of tediousness.
6 But fare thee well, there is a ducat for thee,
7 And, Launcelet, soon at supper shalt thou see
8 Lorenzo, who is thy new master’s guest.
9 Give him this letter, do it secretly.
10 And so farewell. I would not have my father
11 See me in talk with thee.
12 LAUNCELET.
13 Adieu! tears exhibit my tongue, most beautiful pagan, most sweet Jew!
14 If a Christian do not play the knave and get thee, I am much deceived.
15 But, adieu! These foolish drops do something drown my manly spirit.
16 Adieu!
17 JESSICA.
18 Farewell, good Launcelet.
19 [_Exit Launcelet._]
20 Alack, what heinous sin is it in me
21 To be ashamed to be my father’s child!
22 But though I am a daughter to his blood,
23 I am not to his manners. O Lorenzo,
24 If thou keep promise, I shall end this strife,
25 Become a Christian and thy loving wife.
26 [_Exit._]