| Antonio, is unable to loan Bassanio, the money himself so he has to loan it from a Jewish moneylender, Shylock. |
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| In Venice, Antonio and Bassanio are going to go visit Shylock for a loan. |
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| Shylock agrees to lend Bassiono the money. |
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| Yes, I wlill loan you the money. However, if the loan goes unpaid I will be entitled to a pound of your flesh. | |
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