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Three months have passed since Bassanio took out his loan from Shylock, and - since he hasn’t been repaid - Shylock is ready to take out his bond from the loan’s guarantor, Antonio. Shylock is thirsty for his revenge; Antonio’s interest-free loans have hurt his business, his friends have recently helped his daughter elope, and they have a mutual hatred for each others’ religion. However, before Shylock can take his pound of flesh, Antonio must be arrested and the contract put to trial before
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[Enter SHYLOCK, SOLANIO, ANTONIO, and GAOLER]
SHYLOCK.
Gaoler, look to him. Tell not me of mercy-
This is the fool that lent out money gratis.
Gaoler, look to him.
ANTONIO.
Hear me yet, good Shylock.
SHYLOCK.
I'll have my bond; speak not against my bond.
I have sworn an oath that I will have my bond.
Thou call'dst me dog before thou hadst a cause,
But,
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