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" But mercy is above this sceptred sway, It is enthroned in the hearts of kings, It is an attribute to God himself; And earthly power doth then show likest God's When mercy seasons justice. Therefore, Jew, Though justice be thy plea, consider this— That... "
The Plays of William Shakspeare - Page 305
by William Shakespeare - 1823
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CXC Let's Work with English

Hazel Simmons-McDonald, Rod Ellis - English language - 2002 - 358 pages
...himself, And earthly power doth then show likest God's When mercy seasons justice. Therefore, Jew, 15 Though justice be thy plea, consider this, That in...render The deeds of mercy. I have spoke thus much 20 To mitigate the justice of thy plea, Which if thou follow, this strict court of Venice Must needs...
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La traduzione

Susan Petrilli - Language Arts & Disciplines - 2000 - 272 pages
...seasons justice, quand le pardon relève le droit" e prosegue: Therefore, Jew, Though justice be the plea, consider this, that in the course of justice...teach us all to render The deeds of mercy. I have thus spoke thus much To mitigate the justice of the plea, Which if thou follow, this strict court of...
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The Merchant of Venice

William Shakespeare - Drama - 2000 - 164 pages
...Therefore, Jew, Though justice be thy plea, consider this: That in the course of justice none of us 197 Should see salvation. We do pray for mercy, And that...render The deeds of mercy. I have spoke thus much 200 To mitigate the justice of thy plea, 201 Which if thou follow, this strict court of Venice Must...
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William Shakespeare: The Complete Works

William Shakespeare - Drama - 1989 - 1286 pages
...is enthroned in the hearts of kings, It is an attribute to God himself; And earthly power doth then SHYLOCK. My deeds upon my head! I crave the law, The penalty and forfeit of my bond. PORTIA. Is he...
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Shakespeare Survey, Volume 27

Kenneth Muir - Drama - 2002 - 222 pages
...is enthroned in the hearts of kings, It is an attribute to God himself; And earthly power doth then show likest God's When mercy seasons justice. Therefore,...Must needs give sentence 'gainst the merchant there. Shylock. My deeds upon my head: I crave the law, The penalty and forfeit of my bond. (1v, i, 185-206).!...
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Secrets of Acting Shakespeare: The Original Approach

Patrick Tucker - Performing Arts - 2002 - 316 pages
...is enthroned in the hearts of kings. It is an atrtibure to God himself1 And earthly power dorh then show likest God's When mercy seasons justice. Therefore,...render The deeds of mercy. I have spoke thus much To mitigare the justice of thy plea. Which if thou follow, this sttict court of Venice Must needs give...
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Lectures on Shakespeare

Wystan Hugh Auden - Drama - 2002 - 428 pages
...I might assume that if I follow the rules, I'm okay, but Portia points out that obediences differ: Therefore, Jew, Though justice be thy plea, consider...spoke thus much To mitigate the justice of thy plea. (IV.i.197-203) Portia, on the other hand, does trust to a legal generalization to free a man from an...
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The Merchant of Venice: New Critical Essays

John W. Mahon, Ellen Macleod Mahon - Comedy - 2002 - 476 pages
...concludes the speech on a less elevated note, reminding Shylock of the specific case heing considered: 1 have spoke thus much To mitigate the justice of thy...Must needs give sentence 'gainst the merchant there. (202-205) 1t might he and has heen argued that Portia deliherately and cruelly undermines the thrust...
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Il mercante di Venezia

William Shakespeare - Drama - 2003 - 242 pages
...is enthroned in the hearts of kings, It is an attribute to God himself, And earthly power doth then show likest God's When mercy seasons justice. Therefore,...spoke thus much To mitigate the justice of thy plea, 200 Which if thou follow, this strict court of Venice Must needs give sentence 'gainst the merchant...
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The Merchant of Venice

William Shakespeare - Jews - 2003 - 156 pages
...himself, And earthly power doth then show likest God's When mercy seasons justice. Therefore, Jew, 190 Though justice be thy plea, consider this That in...render The deeds of mercy. I have spoke thus much 1 95 To mitigate the justice of thy plea, Which if thou follow, this strict court of Venice Must needs...
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