What is Bassanio ready to do for Antonio in the court? Why is Bassanio snubbed immediately by the disguised Portia?

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Bassanio is ready to repay Antonio's debt to Shylock by giving twice the amount mentioned in the bond. He begs Portia to persuade the Jew to come around to the compensation offered, but Portia will provide the Jew the exact terms of his bond, and thereby true justice, hence she snubs him.

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