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LORENZO. In such a night Did Jessica steal from the wealthy Jew, And with an unthrift love did run from Venice As far as Belmont.
JESSICA. In such a night Did young Lorenzo swear he lov ' d her well, Stealing her soul with many vows of faith,-- And ne ' er a true one.
LORENZO. In such a night Did pretty Jessica, like a little shrew, Slander her love, and he forgave it her.
JESSICA. I would out-night you, did no body come; But, hark, I hear the footing of a man.
[ Enter STEPHANO.]
LORENZO. Who comes so fast in silence of the night?
STEPHANO. A friend.
LORENZO. A friend! What friend? Your name, I pray you, friend?
STEPHANO. Stephano is my name, and I bring word My mistress will before the break of day Be here at Belmont; she doth stray about