Final answer:
Polonius sends Reynaldo to Paris in Shakespeare's play Hamlet to spy on his son Laertes, not to Spain for trade negotiations. The task is to check on Laertes' conduct and reputation, using indirect methods.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the play Hamlet, Polonius sends Reynaldo to Spain for a trade negotiation. Polonius wants Reynaldo to gather information about Laertes, his son, who is studying in France. Polonius instructs Reynaldo to find out about Laertes' behavior, reputation, and the influence he has on others. The purpose of this is for Polonius to keep tabs on his son and ensure that he is behaving appropriately while he is away.
The question appears to concern the character Polonius in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, specifically his instructions to Reynaldo. However, the details provided from the excerpts of the text seem to be a mixture of Hamlet and other sources, not directly related to the actions of Polonius sending Reynaldo anywhere. In the actual play of Hamlet, Polonius sends his servant Reynaldo to Paris to spy on his son Laertes and to bring him money and messages. Polonius instructs Reynaldo to subtly inquire about Laertes' behavior by spreading rumors about him, to gauge what others say in response, effectively testing Laertes’ reputation while abroad. The purpose is for Polonius to ensure that his son is behaving appropriately and not tarnishing his family's name while away from home.