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To signify th ' approaching of his lord; From whom he bringeth sensible regreets; To wit,--besides commends and courteous breath,-- Gifts of rich value. Yet I have not seen So likely an ambassador of love. A day in April never came so sweet, To show how costly summer was at hand, As this fore-spurrer comes before his lord.
PORTIA. No more, I pray thee; I am half afeard Thou wilt say anon he is some kin to thee, Thou spend ' st such high-day wit in praising him. Come, come, Nerissa, for I long to see Quick Cupid ' s post that comes so mannerly.
NERISSA. Bassanio, lord Love, if thy will it be!
[ Exeunt.] ACT 3. SCENE I. Venice. A street [ Enter SALANIO and SALARINO.]
SALANIO. Now, what news on the Rialto?
SALARINO. Why, yet it lives there unchecked that Antonio hath a ship of rich lading wrack ' d on the narrow seas; the Goodwins, I think they call the place, a very dangerous flat and fatal, where the carcasses of many a tall ship lie buried, as they say, if my gossip Report be an honest woman of her word.