_Bas_. Yes, here I tender it for him in the court; Yea, thrice the sum: if that will not suffice, I will be bound to pay it ten times o'er, On forfeit of my hands, my head, my heart: If this will not suffice, it must appear That malice bears down truth.[107] And I beseech you, Wrest once the law to your authority: To do a great right to do a little wrong; And curb this cruel devil of his will. _Por_. It must not be; there is no power in Venice Can alter a decree established: 'Twill be recorded for a precedent; And many an error, by the same example, Will rush into the state; it cannot be. _Shy_. A Daniel come to judgment! yea, a Daniel! O wise young judge, how do I honour thee! _Por_. I pray you, let me look upon the bond. _Shy_. Here 'tis, most reverend doctor, here it is. _Por_. Shylock, there's thrice thy money offer'd thee. _Shy_. An oath, an oath, I have an oath in heaven: Shall I lay perjury upon my soul? No, not for Venice. _Por_. Why, this bond is forfeit; And lawfully by this the Jew may claim A pound of flesh, to be by him cut off Nearest the merchant's heart:--Be merciful; Take thrice thy money; bid me tear the bond. _Shy_. When it is paid according to the tenour. It doth appear you are a worthy judge; You know the law, your exposition Hath been most sound: I charge you by the law, Whereof you are a well-deserving pillar, Proceed to judgment: by my soul I swear, There is no power in the tongue of man To alter me: I stay here on my bond. _Ant_. Most heartily I do beseech the court To give the judgment. _Por_. Why then, thus it is: You must prepare your bosom for his knife. _Shy_. O noble judge! O excellent young man! _Por_. For the intent and purpose of the law Hath full relation to the penalty, Which here appeareth due upon the bond. _Shy_. 'Tis very true: O wise and upright judge! How much more elder art thou than thy looks! _Por_. Therefore, lay bare your bosom. _Shy_. Ay, his breast: So says the bond;--Doth it not, noble judge?--Nearest his heart, those are the very words. _Por_. It is so. Are there balance here to weigh The flesh? _Shy_. I have them ready. _Por_. Have by some surgeon, Shylock, on your charge, To stop his wounds, lest he should bleed to death. _Shy_. Is it so nominated in the bond? _Por_. It is not so express'd; but what of that? 'Twere good you do so much for charity. _Shy_. I cannot find it; 'tis not in the bond. _Por_. Come, merchant, have you anything to say?