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"Tis mightiest in the mighty.
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It becomes the throned monarch
better than his crown.
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His sceptre shows the force
of temporal power,
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the attribute to awe and majesty wherein
doth sit the dread and fear of kings.
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But mercy is above this sceptred sway.
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It is enthroned in the heart of kings.
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It is an attribute to God himself
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and earthly power doth then show
likest God"s
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when mercy seasons justice.
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Therefore, Jew,
though justice be your plea,
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consider this.
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That in the course of justice,
none of us should see salvation.
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We do pray for mercy
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and that same prayer doth teach us all
to render the deeds of mercy.
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I have spoke thus much
to mitigate the justice of your plea,
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which if you follow
this strict course of Venice
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must needs give sentence
against the merchant there.
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My deeds upon my head.
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I crave the law,
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the penalty and forfeit of my bond.
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- Is he not able to discharge the money?
- Yes, here I tender it for him in court,
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yea, twice the sum.
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If that is not enough,
I will be bound to pay it ten times o"er
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on forfeit of my hands, my head, my heart!
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If this is not enough it must appear
that malice bears down on truth.
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I beseech you,
wrest once the law to your authority -
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to do a great right, do a little wrong
and curb this cruel devil of his will.
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It must not be. There is no power in Venice
can alter a decree established.