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Of thrice three times the value of this bond.

Shy.

O father Abram, what these Christians are,

Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect

The thoughts of others! Pray you tell me this:

If he should break his day, what should I gain

By the exaction of the forfeiture?

A pound of man’s flesh taken from a man

Is not so estimable, profitable neither,

As flesh of muttons, beefs, or goats. I say,

To buy his favor, I extend this friendship.

If he will take it, so, if not, adieu;

And for my love I pray you wrong me not.

Ant.

Yes, Shylock, I will seal unto this bond.

Shy.

Then meet me forthwith at the notary’s;

Give him direction for this merry bond,

And I will go and purse the ducats straight,

See to my house, left in the fearful guard

Of an unthrifty knave, and presently

I’ll be with you.

Exit.

Ant.

Hie thee, gentle Jew.

The Hebrew will turn Christian, he grows kind.

Bass.

I like not fair terms and a villain’s mind.

Ant.

Come on, in this there can be no dismay,

My ships come home a month before the day.