The Merchant of Venice is a play by William Shakespeare ... Which is a pity because his buddy Bassanio asks him for 3000 ducats, so he can wow some rich chick called Portia. What’s her story?

The Merchant of Venice. Yeah yeah, I can see how that could ... the Duke asks Shylock to show some compassion and Bassanio offers 6000 ducats to repay Antonio’s loan. Portia appears, disguised ...