Portia. I am informèd, throughly of the cause.
Which is the merchant here, and which the Jew?

Duke. Antonio and old Shylock, both stand forth.

Portia. Is your name Shylock?

Shylock.Shylock is my name.

Portia. Of a strange nature is the suit you follow;
Yet in such rule that the Venetian law
Cannot impugn you as you do proceed.—
You stand within his danger, do you not?[To Antonio.

Antonio. Ay, so he says.

Portia.Do you confess the bond?

Antonio. I do.

Portia.Then must the Jew be merciful.

Shylock. On what compulsion must I? Tell me that.