Page 427 - Shakespeare - Vol. 2

SHYLOCK

The patch is kind enough, but a huge feeder, [45]
Snail-slow in profit, and he sleeps by day
More than the wildcat. Drones hive not with me;

Therefore I part with him, and part with him
To one that I would have him help to waste
His borrowed purse. Well, Jessica, go in. [50]
Perhaps I will return immediately.
Do as I bid you; shut doors after you.

Fast bind, fast find,
A proverb never stale in thrifty mind.
Exit.

JESSICA
Farewell; and if my fortune be not crost, [55]

I have a father, you a daughter, lost.
Exit.

Scene VI IT

Enter the masquers, Gratiano and Salerio.

GRATIANO
This is the penthouse under which Lorenzo

Desired us to make stand.

SALERIO
His hour is almost past.

GRATIANO
And it is marvel he outdwells his hour,
For lovers ever run before the clock.

SALERIO
O ten times faster Venus’ pigeons fly [5]

To seal love’s bonds new-made than they are wont
To keep obligèd faith unforfeited!