Gratiano, Lorenzo, Salarino, and Solanio discuss the preparations for the masquerade party that evening and how they have no torchbearers. Launcelot enters and gives Lorenzo the letter, who excuses himself for a moment to read it. Launcelot exits to invite Shylock to dine with Bassanio that evening, while Salarino and Solanio exit to prepare for the party. Lorenzo tells Gratiano that the letter is from Jessica explaining how he is to help her run away from home that same night. Lorenzo tells Gratiano that.....
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