Chapter 9 The sixth game is the same as before

Graciano and Salarino wearing masks Ibid. Here under the roof of Gratiano is where Lorenzo told us to keep watch. Salarino's appointed time is almost past. Gratiano It is strange that he should be late, for lovers are always ahead of the clock. Salarino!The dove of Venus always flies ten times faster to make a new covenant than to fulfill an old promise. Graciano is right.Who after the dinner is over, his appetite is still as strong as when he first entered the table?Which horse gallops so long on its long journey home as it did on its departure?For anything in the world, the interest when pursuing it is always stronger than the interest when enjoying it.When a newly-launched ship sails out of the harbor, it looks like a pampered boy, caressed and hugged by the frivolous wind!But when it came back, the hull of the ship had been eroded by the wind and the sun, and the sails had turned into knotted rags. It looked like a desolate prodigal, bullied by the frivolous wind wantonly!

Here comes Salarino Lorenzo; save these words for another time. Enter Lorenzo. Lorenzo, two good friends, I'm so sorry for waiting so long; it's really because I have something to do, and I can't get out of it in a hurry.When you want to steal your wives in the future, I will definitely watch for you for a while.Come here, this is where my Jewish father-in-law lives.Hello!Is there anyone in there? Jessica Menswear from above. Jessica which one are you?Although I know your voice, please tell me your name so as not to misidentify you. Lorenzo I am Lorenzo, your love. Jessica You are indeed Lorenzo, and indeed my love; Who could make me love so much but you?Lorenzo, who but you knows whether I belong to you or not?

Lorenzo Heaven and your thoughts, prove that you are mine. Come Jessica, catch this box, it will do you much good to take it.Fortunately, you can't see me at night, so I'm ashamed to dress up like this.But love is blind, and lovers don't see the follies they do; and if they could, Cupid would blush too when he sees me turned into a boy. Come down Lorenzo, you must carry the torch for me. What about Jessica!Must I take a candle and light my shame?Like me, I'm already too frivolous, I should cover it up, why do I want to show my face in front of others instead? Lorenzo My dear, you won't be recognized in this handsome boy's dress.Come quickly, the night has grown unconsciously, Bassanio is waiting for us to go to the banquet.

Jessica told me to close the doors and windows, pack some money with me, and come right away. (From top to bottom.) Graciano swears by my turban that she's really a Christian, not a Jew. Lorenzo I love her with all my heart.If I can judge, then she is wise and trustworthy; if my eyes do not deceive me, then she is beautiful; she has proved to herself that she is faithful; Won't you tell me to keep her forever in my soul? Enter Jessica. Lorenzo, are you here?Let's go, friends!Our dancers must be there waiting for us now. (Exit Lorenzo, Jessica, Salarino.) Enter Antonio. Who is Antonio over there?

Mr. Graciano Antonio! Antonio Why, Graciano!And what about those people?It's nine o'clock now, and our friends are waiting for you there.The Masquerade is canceled to-night; the wind has turned, and Bassanio will embark at once.I have already sent twenty people to find you. Gratiano That's great; I'd love to set sail this evening. (same below.)