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And say there is much kindness in the Jew.
BASSANIO. You shall not seal to such a bond for me; I ' ll rather dwell in my necessity.
ANTONIO. Why, fear not, man; I will not forfeit it; Within these two months, that ' s a month before This bond expires, I do expect return Of thrice three times the value of this bond.
SHYLOCK. O father Abram, what these Christians are, Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect The thoughts of others. Pray you, tell me this; If he should break his day, what should I gain By the exaction of the forfeiture? A pound of man ' s flesh, taken from a man, Is not so estimable, profitable neither, As flesh of muttons, beefs, or goats. I say, To buy his favour, I extend this friendship; If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
ANTONIO. Yes, Shylock, I will seal unto this bond.
SHYLOCK. Then meet me forthwith at the notary ' s; Give him direction for this merry bond, And I will go and purse the ducats straight, See to my house, left in the fearful guard Of an unthrifty knave, and presently I ' ll be with you.