Digital facsimile of the Bodleian First Folio of Shakespeare's plays, Arch. G c.7
Title: Search
Bas. Turne you where your Lady is,
Bas. And claime her with a louing kisse.
Bass. Bass.
Bass. A gentle scroule: Faire Lady, by your leaue,
Bass. I come by note to giue, and to receiue,
Bass. Like one of two contending in a prize
Bass. That thinks he hath done well in peoples eies:
Bass. Hearing applause and vniuersall shout,
Bass. Giddie in spirit, still gazing in a doubt
Bass. Whether those peales of praise be his or no.
Bass. So
Bass. The Merchant of Venice.
Bass. So thrice faire Lady stand I euen so,
Bass. As doubtfull whether what I see be true,
Bass. Vntill confirm'd, sign'd, ratified by you.
Por. Por.
Por. You see my Lord Bassiano where I stand,
Por. Such as I am; though for my selfe alone
Por. I would not be ambitious in my wish,
Por. To wish my selfe much better, yet for you,