[000] Scene VII. Belmont. A room in Portia’s house.
TMOV II. 7 Flourish of cornets. Enter Portia, with the Prince of Morocco, and their trains.
Por. Go draw aside the curtains, and discover
The several caskets to this noble prince.
Now make your choice.
Mor. The first, of gold, who this inscription bears,
[005] ‘Who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire;’
The second, silver, which this promise carries,
‘Who chooseth me shall get as much as he deserves;’
This third, dull lead, with warning all as blunt,