Duke. Sir, I entreat you home with me to dinner.
Portia. I humbly do desire your grace of pardon:
I must away this night toward Padua,
And it is meet I presently set forth.
Duke. I am sorry that your leisure serves you not.
Antonio, gratify this gentleman,
For, in my mind, you are much bound to him.
[Exeunt omnes.
FOOTNOTES:
[A] As an introduction read "The Merchant of Venice," Fourth Reader, page 311.