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Chapter 8 The fifth scene is the same as before. In front of Sherlock's house

The Merchant of Venice 莎士比亚 942Words 2018-03-20
Enter SHERLOCK and LAUNCELOT. Shylock Well, then you shall know, and you shall see with your own eyes the difference between Don Shylock and Bassanio. —Hello, Jessica! —You can gobble it up in my house, but you won’t be allowed to be so presumptuous in other houses—hey, Jessica! —and I make you sleep and snore and tear your clothes at home—Hello, Jessica! Launcelot Hello, Jessica! Who told you, Sherlock?I didn't tell you to shout. Launcelot Don't you old man often blame me for waiting for orders? Enter Jessica. Jessica did you call me?What are your orders? Sherlock, Jessica, I am invited to supper; here is my key, take care of it.But what am I going to do?They didn't really invite me, they just flattered me.But because I hate them, I'm going this way, to eat and drink with this prodigal Christian.Jessica, my child, watch over the portal.I really don't want to go; I saw the purse in my dream last night, I'm afraid it's not a good omen, and it makes me feel uneasy.

Lord Launcelot, please go; my master awaits your honor. Sherlock, I'm waiting for him to slap me too. Launcelot They've agreed; I don't say you'll see a masquerade dance, but if you do, it's no wonder I got a nosebleed at six o'clock in the morning last Obsidian Well, that year it was on the afternoon of the fourth Ash Wednesday. What about Sherlock!And masquerade dancing?Listen, Jessica, lock the doors of the house; hear the drums and the whistling of the flute, and don't climb to the windows and look, and don't put your head out to see those painted faces Silly Christians walk the streets.Seal up the ears of my house--I mean the windows; and let not the sound of idle nonsense come into my quiet house.By Jacob's shepherd's staff, I don't really feel like going out to a party tonight.But just this once.Boy, you go back first, and I'll come right after you say that.

Launcelot Then I go first, sir.Miss, keep an eye out of the window; "A Christian comes here, don't miss a good marriage." (below.) Sherlock Hey, what did that foolish descendant of Hagar say? Jessica didn't say anything, he just said, "Goodbye, miss." Sherlock is a fool, but he eats too much; when he does things, he is as slow as a snail; when he sleeps during the day, he is better than a wild cat; there is no room for lazy wasps in my house. That's why he was sent away, and he was asked to follow the prodigal who lived on debt, just to help him spend.Well, Jessica, go in; maybe I'll be back in a minute.Mark my words and close the door behind you. "If you are bound firmly, you cannot escape", this is a wise saying that has never been worn down through the ages. (Down.)

Goodbye Jessica; and if my fate be not against me, I shall lose a father, and you a daughter. (Down.)
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