SALERIO Why, man, I saw Bassanio under sail. With him is Gratiano gone along, And in their ship I am sure Lorenzo is not.
1. roused/awakened 5
SOLANIO The villain Jew with outcries raised1 the Duke, Who went with him to search Bassanio’s ship.
2. a boat used in the canals in Venice 3. loving 4. assured
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SALERIO He came too late. The ship was under sail. But there the Duke was given to understand That in a gondola2 were seen together Lorenzo and his amorous3 Jessica. Besides, Antonio certified4 the Duke They were not with Bassanio in his ship.
5. outburst 6. changing
SOLANIO I never heard a passion5 so confused, So strange, outrageous, and so variable6
‘in a gondola were seen together Lorenzo and his amorous Jessica’ (lines 8–9)
90 The Merchant of Venice
‘in a gondola were seen together Lorenzo and his amorous Jessica’ (lines 8–9)
