But more for that, in low simplicity,
He lends out money gratis, and brings down
The rate of usance.”
The Christian’s scorn exasperates the Jew still further:
“If I can catch him once upon the hip,
I will feed fat the ancient grudge I bear him.
He hates our sacred nation; and he rails
On me, my bargains, and my well-won thrift,
Which he calls interest. Cursed be my tribe
If I forgive him!”