Could ever hear by tale or history,

The course of true love never did run smooth.

[Rises and opens door.]

[Enter Shylock with old garments on his arm.]

Helena (rising).—

His horrid image doth unfix my hair,

And make my seated heart knock at my ribs.

Romeo.—

Angels and ministers of grace, defend us!

Be thou a spirit of health or goblin damned,