92. respectable clothes or good behaviour 93. reserved
95. have such good manners 96. in solemn appearance
97. grandmother 98. again
56 The Merchant of Venice
94. (lines 183–184) cover my eyes with my hat (Hats were taken off for grace before meals.)
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If I do not put on a sober habit,92 Talk with respect, and swear but now and then, Wear prayer-books in my pocket, look demurely,93 Nay more, while grace is saying hood mine eyes Thus with my hat,94 and sigh and say ‘Amen’, Use all the observance of civility,95 Like one well studied in a sad ostent96 To please his grandam,97 never trust me more.98