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The Merchant of Venice · 1600
Try what my credit can in Venice do To furnish you to Belmont, and fair Portia.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The speaker offers to test how far their good name for repaying debts can carry them in Venice, in order to equip the listener for the journey to Belmont and to fair Portia. Credit is put forward as a practical resource for helping someone pursue a hoped-for match.
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