How did the Duke treat the lawyer?
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The Duke of Venice is, well, the Duke of Venice. His role in the play is to uphold the law, which is why Shylock (so we're told) goes running to him after Jessica robs him blind (2.8) and when he wants to collect his "pound of flesh" from Antonio (3.2).
As Antonio points out, "the duke cannot deny the course of law" (3.3.29). Venice had laws in place to protect non-Venetian traders, who supported the city's economic well-being
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