And know how well I have deserv'd the ring, Anth. My lord Bassanio, let him have the ring, [Exit. Gra. Come, and I will thither, presently; you And in the morning early will we both Fly towards Belmont; come, Anthonio. [Exeuut. SCENE,-a Street. Re-enter PORTIA and NERISSA. Por. Inquire the Jew's house out, give him this And let him sign it; we'll away, to night, [deed, And be a day before our husbands home: This deed will be well welcome to Lorenzo. Enter GRATIANO. Gra. Fair sir, you are well o'er-ta'en: My lord Bassanio, upon more advice, Hath sent you here this ring, and doth intreat Por. That cannot be. This ring do I accept, most thankfully, I pray you shew my youth old Shylock's house. Gra. That will I do. Ner. Sir, I would speak with you. 'I'll see if I can get my husband's ring : [To Por. Which I did make him swear to keep for ever. Por. Thou may'st, I warrant. old swearing, We shall have That they did give their rings away to men; house? ACT V. [Exeunt. Enter LORENZO and JESSICA. Lor. The moon shines bright.-In such a night as this, When the sweet wind did gently kiss the trees, And they did make no noise; in such a night, Troilus, methinks, mounted the Trojan wall, And sigh'd his soul toward the Grecian tents, Jes. In such a night, Did Thisbe fearfully o'er trip the dew; Lor. In such a night, Stood Dido with a willow in her hand, Upon the wild sea banks, and wav'd her love Jes. In such a night, Medea gather'd the enchanted herbs, That did renew old Eson. Lor. In such a night, Did Jessica steal from the wealthy Jew, And with an unthrift love did run from Venice, As far as Belmont. Jes. And in such a night, Did young Lorenzo swear he lov'd her well; Lor. And in such a night, Did pretty Jessica, (like a little shrew, Slander her love, and he forgave it her. Jes. I would out-night you, did nobody come; But, hark, I hear the footing of a man. Enter BALTHAZAR. Lor. Who comes so fast in silence of the night? My mistress will, before the break of day, Lor. Who comes with her? Bal. None but a holy hermit and her maid. I pray you is my master yet returned? Lor. He is not, nor have we yet heard from him. But go we in, I pray thee, Jessica, And ceremoniously let us prepare Some welcome for the mistress of the house. Enter LAUNCELOT. Laun. Sola, sola, wo, ha, ho, sola, sola! Lor. Who calls? Laun. Sola, did you see master Lorenzo and mistress Lorenzo? sola, sola! Lor. Leave hallooing, man: here. Laun. Sola! Where? where? Lor. Here, Laun. Tell him, there's a post come from my master, with his horn full of good news. My master will be here ere morning. [coming. Lor. Sweet love, let's in, and there expect their And yet no matter. Why should we go in? My friend Balthazar, signify, I pray you, Within the house, your mistress is at hand; [Exit. Bal. And bring your music forth into the air. Jes. I'm never merry, when I hear sweet music. Lor. The reason is. your spirits are attentive; For do but note a wild and wanton herd, Or race of youthful and unhandled colts, You shall perceive them make a mutual stand ; |