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What was the grimke sisters' argument for equal rights for women based on?

The edict of nantes states a: protestantism was to be the official religion in france b: huguenots would rules france and allow catholics to practice freely. c: catholicism was to be the official religion in france but protestants could worship freely. d: catholicism was to be the official religion in france and protestantism was to be outlawed.

What does portia compare a rumor to? how does she describe how the rumor is circulating? what is shakespeare's purpose in using this imagery?