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 />
BASSANIO: No. As for me,<br />
I wouldn't dare <strong>of</strong>fer you such a small thing<br />
Rather, sir, take what I propose.<br />
PORTIA: I don't wish anything more, and I feel, at sight <strong>of</strong> it<br />
Great <strong>de</strong>sire that it pass and stay in my power.<br />
BASSANIO: It's worth more to me than it appears, sir!<br />
I will make you one today that resembles it<br />
In diamonds and gold, but this one here—<br />
PORTIA: That's fine; we aren't staying long here.<br />
BASSANIO: I must confess it, I have it from my wife<br />
Who—<br />
PORTIA: That excuse comes from a very beautiful soul!<br />
But, you will really allow me, for my part<br />
That to this pretext I give little faith.<br />
BASSANIO: She ma<strong>de</strong> me swear—<br />
PORTIA: At least being a mad woman<br />
She can get upset over a bauble<br />
Which cannot be worth what I've done for you.<br />
Good bye, we're leaving here.<br />
(She leaves with Nerissa.)<br />
ANTONIO: As for me, in<strong>de</strong>ed I think<br />
SCENE II 63
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