Shy.

Ay, his breast:

So says the bond:—doth it not, noble judge?—

‘Nearest his heart:’ those are the very words.

[250] Por. It is so. Are there balance here to weigh

The flesh?

Shy. I have them ready.

Por. Have by some surgeon, Shylock, on your charge,

[253] To stop his wounds, lest he do bleed to death.

[254] Shy. Is it so nominated in the bond?