Question

To whom is Shylock addressing here? What does he mean by ‘debating my present store’ and ‘raise

up the gross​

Answer 1

Answer:

Shylock agrees to lend money to Bassanio in a 'kind' way, that is, he says he will give them money on zero percent financing. However, immediately after this, he urges Bassanio and Antonio to come to the notary with him so that he can add a little clause to their deal just for a joke.