When mercy seasons justice. Therefore, Jew,
Though justice be thy plea, consider this,
That, in the course of justice, none of us
195 Should see salvation: we do pray for mercy;
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds of mercy. I have spoke thus much
To mitigate the justice of thy plea;
[199] Which if thou follow, this strict court of Venice
200 Must needs give sentence ’gainst the merchant there.
Shy. My deeds upon my head! I crave the law,