Act 4, Scene 1: After Shylock once again demands justice, the court prepares the knife and the scales. What comment does Bassanio make that Portia hears and what does she say?

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Merchant of Venice

Act 4, Scene 1: After Shylock once again demands justice, the court prepares the knife and the scales. What comment does Bassanio make that Portia hears and what does she say?

After Shylock once again demands justice, the court prepares the knife and the scales. What comment does Bassanio make that Portia hears and what does she say?

Asked by Minnie #594575 on 2/9/2017 2:33 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 2/9/2017 2:44 AM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 2/9/2017 2:44 AM

Bassanio comments that he'd give up everything, wife and all, is he could only save Antonio.

Portia responds that his wife wouldn't appreciate that comment if she were there to hear it.

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