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 />
He's a Daniel!<br />
PORTIA: Come then, come forward and show me<br />
Your note.<br />
<strong>SHYLOCK</strong>: Here it is! holy doctor <strong>of</strong> the law,<br />
Very reverend doctor.<br />
PORTIA: Be careful, they're <strong>of</strong>fering you<br />
Thrice the ducats<br />
<strong>SHYLOCK</strong>: Bad luck to whoever ventures<br />
An oath in heaven and lies on the book.<br />
Can I retract myself? I have an oath above.<br />
PORTIA: I must then <strong>de</strong>clare that, after reading<br />
<strong>The</strong> note, the Jew can, according to this writing<br />
Satisfy this clause by weighing and slicing<br />
A pound <strong>of</strong> flesh near the heart <strong>of</strong> the merchant.<br />
But yet, one more time, be clement and withdraw<br />
This condition; tell me “Yes!” and I will tear up<br />
Your note and three times your money will be paid to you.<br />
<strong>SHYLOCK</strong>: Since by this law I find myself supported<br />
You who know it and apply it as a man<br />
Knowledgeable, judicious, grave, expert, I summon you<br />
To give judgement, swearing that nothing will ever<br />
Make me burn this note that I hold.<br />
ANTONIO: (advancing) I beg that the court <strong>de</strong>ci<strong>de</strong> instantly.<br />
PORTIA: (to Antonio) Since that's the way it is, here's our response.<br />
Prepare your breast for the knife <strong>of</strong> this Jew.<br />
SCENE II 55
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