[144] Giddy in spirit, still gazing in a doubt

[145] Whether those peals of praise be his or no;

So, thrice-fair lady, stand I, even so;

As doubtful whether what I see be true,

Until confirm’d, sign’d, ratified by you.

[149] Por. You see me, Lord Bassanio, where I stand,

150 Such as I am: though for myself alone

I would not be ambitious in my wish,

To wish myself much better; yet, for you

I would be trebled twenty times myself;