Digital facsimile of the Bodleian First Folio of Shakespeare's plays, Arch. G c.7
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Por. It is enthroned in the hearts of Kings,
Por. It is an attribute to God himselfe;
Por. And earthly power doth then shew likest Gods
Por. When mercie seasons Iustice. Therefore Iew,
Por. Though Iustice be thy plea, consider this,
Por. That in the course of Iustice, none of vs
Por. Should see saluation: we do pray for mercie,
Por. And that same prayer, doth teach vs all to render
Por. The deeds of mercie. I haue spoke thus much
Por. To mittigate the iustice of thy plea:
Por. Which if thou follow, this strict course of Venice
Por. Must needes giue sentence 'gainst the Merchant there.
Shy. Shy.
Shy. My deeds vpon my head, I craue the Law,
Shy. The penaltie and forfeite of my bond.
Por. Por.
Por. Is he not able to discharge the money?
Bas. Bas.
Bas. Yes, heere I tender it for him in the Court,
Bas. Yea, twice the summe, if that will not suffice,