Digital facsimile of the Bodleian First Folio of Shakespeare's plays, Arch. G c.7
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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,
Bas. I will be bound to pay it ten times ore,
Bas. On forfeit of my hands, my head, my heart:
Bas. If this will not suffice, it must appeare
Bas. That malice beares downe truth. And I beseech you
Bas. Wrest once the Law to your authority.
Bas. To do a great right, do a little wrong,