Question

In the Act 2 scene 9 of Merchant of Venice ,Why does portia say to the servant to be silent and not to praise the young Venetian further? ​

Answer 1

Portia asks the servant to be silent and to speak no further because she is half afeared that he will say that the fore runner is some kin of his as he spends such high day wit in praising him.

Answer 2

Explanation:

portia requested the servant to be silent and not to praise the young venetian further ,as she was afraid that now the servant will say that he is his relative