And curb this cruel devil of his will.
Por. It must not be; there is no power in Venice
Can alter a decree established:
[215] ’Twill be recorded for a precedent,
And many an error, by the same example,
Will rush into the state: it cannot be.
Shy. A Daniel come to judgement! yea, a Daniel!
[219] O wise young judge, how I do honour thee!
220 Por. I pray you, let me look upon the bond.
Shy. Here ’tis, most reverend doctor, here it is.