Note 23 — THE KISS IN DRAMATIC LITERATURE.
Reading edition
Thus Bassanio, in “The Merchant of Venice,” when he kisses Portia:
“Fair lady, by your leave, I come by note to give and to receive.”
Reading edition
Thus Bassanio, in “The Merchant of Venice,” when he kisses Portia:
“Fair lady, by your leave, I come by note to give and to receive.”