Merchant of Venice

M.O.V Act I,Scene 1

My wind, cooling my broth,
Would blow me to an ague, when I thought
What harm a wind too great might do at sea.(25)
I should not see the sandy hour-glass run,
But I should think of shallows and of flats;
And see my wealthy Andrewdock'd in sand,
Vailing her high-top lower than her ribs,
To kiss her burial.

Q: In what mood Salarino is when he says the above lines?

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In this scene, Salarino is concerned about the reason for Antonio's sadness and attempting to find out what is bothering him.

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Merchant of Venice

What do you understand by 'the sandy hour-glass'?