“Wrapped in her blanket, Nekama stands,

Scans the horizon with eager eye.”

Scene from Merchant of Venice.

Act III.

Scene II. Belmont. A room in Portia’s house. Enter Bassanio, Portia, Gratiano, Nerissa, and attendants.

Portia.—[890]

I pray you, tarry: pause[891] a day or two

Before you hazard; for, in choosing wrong,