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.