And I should be obscur'd.
Lor.So are you, sweet, 44
Even in the lovely garnish of a boy.
But come at once;
For the close night doth play the runaway,
And we are stay'd for at Bassanio's feast. 48
Jes. I will make fast the doors, and gild myself
With some more ducats, and be with you straight.
[Exit above.]
Gra. Now, by my hood, a Gentile, and no Jew.
Lor. Beshrew me, but I love her heartily; 52
For she is wise, if I can judge of her,
And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true,
And true she is, as she hath prov'd herself;
And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, 56
Shall she be placed in my constant soul.
Enter Jessica.
What art thou come? On, gentlemen; away!
Our masquing mates by this time for us stay.
Exit [with Jessica and Salarino].
Enter Antonio.
Ant. Who's there? 60
Gra. Signior Antonio!
Ant. Fie, fie, Gratiano! where are all the rest?
'Tis nine o'clock; our friends all stay for you.
No masque to-night: the wind is come about; 64
Bassanio presently will go aboard:
I have sent twenty out to seek for you.
Gra. I am glad on 't: I desire no more delight
Than to be under sail and gone to-night. 68
Exeunt.
45 garnish: dress
47 close: secret
52 Beshrew: curse, a mild oath
