And here choose I. Joy be the consequence!

Portia. (aside).—

How all the other passions fleet[912] to air,

As doubtful thoughts, and rash-embrac’d despair,

And shuddering fear,[913] and green-eyed jealousy!

O love! be moderate;[914] allay thy ecstasy;

In measure rein thy joy; scant this excess.

I feel too much thy blessing; make it less,

For fear I surfeit.

Bassanio.—