How does Barabas respond after his property is confiscated in The Jew of Malta?

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In The Jew of Malta, after the Christian governor of Malta seizes half of the property belonging to the island's Jewish population to pay a Turkish tribute, Barabas protests the action. In response to his protest, the governor confiscates Barabas's entire estate. Following this loss, Barabas seeks revenge against his enemies by plotting their destruction, though he is ultimately betrayed and killed by the very trap he set for them.1