SHYLOCK The Merchant of Venice By Alfred de Vigny
SHYLOCK The Merchant of Venice By Alfred de Vigny
SHYLOCK The Merchant of Venice By Alfred de Vigny
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<strong>SHYLOCK</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Merchant</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Venice</strong> <strong>By</strong> <strong>Alfred</strong> <strong>de</strong> <strong>Vigny</strong><br />
Ah! how much I would prefer, disdaining chance,<br />
To win you by sword or even by dagger!<br />
At this wager, against all, my hand would be bold<br />
And worthy <strong>of</strong> yours: in place <strong>of</strong> corruption,<br />
Without gui<strong>de</strong> for my heart, your eyes are going to disturb it.<br />
(Portia veils herself)<br />
I feel it's without strength and it's going to tremble.<br />
PORTIA: (<strong>of</strong>fering him the ring without looking at him)<br />
Delay one day more; something sad<strong>de</strong>ns me today.<br />
BASSANIO: That you will add to the list<br />
<strong>The</strong> name <strong>of</strong> a stranger that you will see no more<br />
And wasn't chosen by your irresolute eyes?<br />
Let's not <strong>de</strong>lay.<br />
PORTIA: My eyes that you might curse<br />
May hear all, but cannot say anything.<br />
If I chose for myself, you know, lord,<br />
It doesn't remain for me to give my heart.<br />
BASSANIO: Please God!<br />
PORTIA: Such passion would choke it.<br />
BASSANIO: To know—<br />
PORTIA: All this is happening like a fairy dream<br />
No treasure, consequently, no love.<br />
BASSANIO: Try.<br />
You're afraid.<br />
ACT II 25
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