Question

Bassnio: I know thee well: thou hast obtain'd
thy suit:
Shylock thy master spoke with me this day,
And hath preferr'd thee, - if it is preferment
To leave a rich Jew's service, to become
The follower of so poor a gentleman.
1. About whom is Bassanio talking about?
Why?
2. The listener explains the proverb later on
What is the proverb? How is it suitable
here?
3. Launcelot shows his palm and describes
his good fortune. Describe any three of
them.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Bassnio: I know thee well: thou hast obtain'd

thy suit:

Shylock thy master spoke with me this day,

And hath preferr'd thee, - if it is preferment

To leave a rich Jew's service, to become

The follower of so poor a gentleman.

1. About whom is Bassanio talking about?

Why?

2. The listener explains the proverb later on

What is the proverb? How is it suitable

here?

3. Launcelot shows his palm and describes

his good fortune.