How can we conclude that Lorenzo has a high opinion of Jessica?

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Lorenzo last speech of ACT II SCENE 4

Asked by veena s #353464 on 1/21/2014 7:42 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 1/21/2014 7:46 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 1/21/2014 7:46 AM

Lorenzo says of Jessica's handwriting,

"I know the hand. In faith, ’tis a fair hand,

And whiter than the paper it writ on

Is the fair hand that writ."

He also wants to go through a lot of trouble to "rescue" her from Shylock.