Question

What excuse does Salarino give for leaving Antonio on the arrival of
Bassanio, Gratiano and Lorenzo ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Salarino says that he would have stayed till he made Antonio's mood merry but he has to depart now.To this Antonio replies that, They too are good friends but they have their own work and have to leave but they are giving the excuse of Bassanio, Gratiano and Lorenzo 's arrival to take the opportunity to depart.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

· Solanio and Salarino leave when Bassanio, Gratiano and Lorenzo arrive. Solanio cites that he will take his leave because ...

Salarino says that he would have stayed till he made Antonio's mood merry but he has to depart now.To this Antonio replies that, They too are good friends but they have their own work and have to leave but they are giving the excuse of Bassanio, Gratiano and Lorenzo 's arrival to take the opportunity to depart

At the end of his speech, Gratiano advises Antonio not to be one of those who try to gain a reputation for wisdom by being silent. He further tells Antonio not to use melancholy as a bait to win the reputation of wisdom and cheap popularity, which is like a worthless cheap fish, a gudgeon.