Belmont. The Prince of Morocco arrives to try the casket challenge. He is dark-skinned and proud. Scene 2: Venice. Launcelot Gobbo, Shylock’s servant, decides to run away and become Bassanio’s servant. Scene 3: Shylock’s daughter Jessica tells Launcelot she plans to run away with Lorenzo (a Christian) and convert. Scene 4–6: Lorenzo and Jessica elope. Jessica steals her father’s money and jewels. Scene 7: Morocco chooses the gold casket ("Who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire") – inside is a death’s head. He loses. Scene 8: Salerio and Solanio report that Shylock is raging about Jessica’s escape. Scene 9: The Prince of Aragon chooses the silver casket ("Who chooseth me shall get as much as he deserves") – inside is a fool’s head. He loses.