Launcelot
To be brief, the very truth is that the Jew, having done me wrong, doth cause me, as my father, being, I hope, an old man, shall frutify unto you—
Gobbo
I have here a dish of doves that I would bestow upon your worship, and my suit is—
Launcelot
In very brief, the suit is impertinent to myself, as your worship shall know by this honest old man; and, though I say it, though old man, yet poor man, my father.
Bassanio
One speak for both. What would you?
Launcelot
Serve you, sir.
Gobbo
That is the very defect of the matter, sir.
Bassanio
I know thee well; thou hast obtain’d thy suit:
Shylock thy master spoke with me this day,