The Merchant of Venice
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You shall have nothing but your forfeiture,
to be so taken at your peril, Jew.

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Why, then the devil give him good of it.
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- L"ll stay no longer question.
- Tarry, Jew.

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The law has yet another hold on you.
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It is enacted in the laws of Venice,
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if it be proved against an alien
that by direct or indirect attempts

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he seek the life of any citizen,
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the party "gainst which he does contrive
shall seize one half of his goods.

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The other half comes
to the privy coffer of the state

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and the offender"s life
lies in the mercy of the Duke only,

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"gainst all other voice.
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In which predicament, I say you stand.
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Down, therefore,
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and beg mercy of the Duke.
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Beg that you may have leave
to hang yourself.

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That you shall see the difference
in our spirit, I pardon you your life

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before you ask it.
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For half your wealth, it is Antonio"s, the
other half shall come to the general state.

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Nay, take my life and all -
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pardon not that.
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You take my house when you take the prop
that doth sustain my house.

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You take my life
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when you take the means whereby I live.

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