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To help his friend Bassanio woo the beautiful Portia, the Venetian merchant Antonio borrows a large sum from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender.

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Act IV

Duke
You hear the learn’d Bellario, what he writes:
And here, I take it, is the doctor come.
Portia
I did, my lord.
Duke
You are welcome: take your place.
Are you acquainted with the difference
That holds this present question in the court?
Portia
I am informed thoroughly of the cause.
Which is the merchant here, and which the Jew?
Duke
Antonio and old Shylock, both stand forth.
Portia
Is your name Shylock?
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