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How you do leave me to mine own protection.

Gra.

Well, do you so; let not me take him then,

For if I do, I’ll mar the young clerk’s pen.

Ant.

I am th’ unhappy subject of these quarrels.

Por.

Sir, grieve not you, you are welcome notwithstanding.

Bass.

Portia, forgive me this enforced wrong,

And in the hearing of these many friends

I swear to thee, even by thine own fair eyes,

Wherein I see myself—

Por.

Mark you but that!

In both my eyes he doubly sees himself,

In each eye, one. Swear by your double self,

And there’s an oath of credit.

Bass.

Nay, but hear me.

Pardon this fault, and by my soul I swear

I never more will break an oath with thee.

Ant.

I once did lend my body for his wealth,

Which but for him that had your husband’s ring

Had quite miscarried. I dare be bound again,

My soul upon the forfeit, that your lord

Will never more break faith advisedly.

Por.

Then you shall be his surety. Give him this,

And bid him keep it better than the other.

Ant.

Here, Lord Bassanio, swear to keep this ring.