Chapter 17 The fifth scene is the same as before. Garden

Enter Launcelot and Jessica. Launcelot Really, I won't lie to you, the sins of a father are the responsibility of the children, so I'm really sweating for you.I have always liked to be honest with you, so now I will be honest with you about my fears; don't worry, I think you will inevitably go to hell.There is only one hope that may help you, but that is not a very good hope. Jessica May I ask you, what is the hope? Launcelot Well, you may half hope that you are not born of your father, the daughter of this Jew. Jessica It's not a very good hope; so my mother's crimes will come upon me again.

Launcelot That's true, You're either in hell for your father or for your mother; Fleeing the vicious reef, Not the perilous whirlpool.Well, you are destined to go to hell. Jessica: I can be saved by my husband; he has made me a Christian. Launcelot That's his big fault.We already have a lot of Christians, and it is almost impossible to squeeze them in. If we continue to manufacture Christians in batches like this, the price of pork will definitely skyrocket. If everyone eats pork, I am afraid that everyone will have to share a slice of it. The bacon was thin. Jessica Launcelot, you are talking such nonsense, I must tell my husband.Here he is.

Enter Lorenzo. Lorenzo Launcelot, if you drag my wife into a corner to talk again, I will really get jealous. Jessica No, Lorenzo, don't worry, I've turned my back on Launcelot.He told me honestly that God would have no mercy on me because I was the daughter of a Jew, and that you were not a good citizen of the country because you turned Jews into Christians and raised the price of pork. Lorenzo: If the government questions me, I will speak for myself.But, Launcelot, what is your charge for fattening up that Negro's daughter? That Moor girl in Launcelot would lose her mind and get pregnant, that's a serious thing; but if she's not a decent woman, then I'm mistaken.

Look, Lorenzo, even a fool can tell a wisecrack!If things go on like this, even the most eloquent wit will be left speechless.At that time, I will only hear mynah croaking there to show off!Come in for me, kid, and tell 'em to get dinner ready. They're ready, Mr. Launcelot; they've got bellies. Lorenzo God, your mouth is so sharp!Then take care of them to prepare the meal. Launcelot rice and vegetables, they're ready too, my lord.You should say: Serve the food. Lorenzo then has the honor to order to go on: bring the food. Launcelot doesn't have such a big style when he is young, and he dare not order others like this.

How can Lorenzo explain it to you clearly!Are you planning to use your housekeeping skills today?I beg you—I'm an honest man and I won't talk nonsense with you.Go and say to your companions that the table is ready and the food is served, and we are coming in to eat. Launcelot Yes, sir, I'll tell them to spread the food and bring it to the table; whether you come in or not, that's your choice. (Down.) Lorenzo, how "sharp" his mind is, how "in tune" he speaks!This fool has a lot of "beautiful" words in his head.I know a lot of idiots who have a higher status than him, who are "full of beauty" like him, who don't care where things get involved, and just show off.How are you, Jessica?Tell me now, my dear good fellow, what do you think of Bassanio's wife?

Jessica was too good to say anything.Uncle Bassanio married such a good lady and enjoyed all the happiness of the heaven on earth, so naturally he should not go astray.If two gods wager, each on a human woman, and if the one is Portia, there must be something added to the other to balance each other out, for this wretched world cannot yet produce another like her. Good people come. Luo Lanzuo married such a good wife, and you also married such a good husband as me. Jessica should ask my opinion first. Lorenzo can do it, but let us have dinner first. Jessica No, let me compliment you before I lose my appetite.

Lorenzo No, if you have something to say, save it for the meal; then no matter what you say, good or bad, I can swallow it with the meal. Well, Jessica, just wait and hear what I have to say about you. (same below.)