Digital facsimile of the Bodleian First Folio of Shakespeare's plays, Arch. G c.7
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Por. Lorenso I commit into your hands,
Por. The
Por. The Merchant of Venice.
Por. The husbandry and mannage of my house,
Por. Vntill my Lords returne; for mine owne part
Por. I haue toward heauen breath'd a secret vow,
Por. To liue in prayer and contemplation,
Por. Onely attended by Nerrissa heere,
Por. Vntill her husband and my Lords returne:
Por. There is a monastery too miles off,
Por. And there we will abide. I doe desire you
Por. Not to denie this imposition,
Por. The which my loue and some necessity
Por. Now layes vpon you.
Lorens. Lorens.
Lorens. Madame, with all my heart,
Lorens. I shall obey you in all faire commands.
Por. Por.
Por. My people doe already know my minde,
Por. And will acknowledge you and Iessica