Salerio
I did, my lord;
And I have reason for it. Signior Antonio
Commends him to you.
Gives Bassanio a letter.
Bassanio
Ere I ope his letter,
I pray you, tell me how my good friend doth.
Salerio
Not sick, my lord, unless it be in mind;
Nor well, unless in mind: his letter there
Will show you his estate.
Gratiano
Your hand, Salerio: what’s the news from Venice?
How doth that royal merchant, good Antonio?
I know he will be glad of our success;
We are the Jasons, we have won the fleece.