Antonio has, your highness.

Duke, I am very unhappy for you; You have come to confront an opponent with a heart of stone in court, an inhuman villain who has no compassion and no compassion.

Antonio heard that His Highness tried his best to persuade him not to go too far, but he insisted on it and refused to make any concessions. Since there is no legal means to free me from his resentment, I have to accept his anger with silence and wait for his cruel disposal with peace of mind.

Duke, call the Jew to court.

Salarino is waiting at the door; There he is, your highness.

Sherlock.

Duke, please step aside and let him stand in front of me. Shylock, people think-so do I-that you just deliberately put on this vicious gesture, and at the last minute, you will show your kindness and compassion, which is even more unexpected than your present apparent cruelty; Now, although you insist on the punishment according to the contract, you must cut off a pound of meat from this unfortunate businessman. At that time, you will not only be willing to give up this punishment, but also be moved by your conscience, and maybe you will forgive some of his debts. You see, he has suffered huge losses in succession recently, which is enough to bankrupt a businessman no matter how rich he is. Even a savage with a heart of stone who never knows human sympathy can't help but feel pity for his situation. Jews, we are all waiting for your gentle answer.

Shylock, I have told your highness what I mean; I have also sworn by our holy sabbath that I will execute the punishment according to the Covenant; If your highness does not allow my request, it will be contempt for the charter. I will go to the capital to appeal to revoke the privileges of your country. If you ask me why I don't want to accept 3, yuan and would rather take a rotten piece of bad meat, then I have no reason to answer you. I can only say that I am happy. Is this an answer? If there are mice in my house, I am happy to pay 1 thousand yuan to get rid of them. Who cares about me? Didn't this answer you? Some people don't like to see pigs with their mouths open, some people lose their temper when they see a cat, and some people can't help urinating when they hear the sound of bagpipes. Because a person's feelings are completely dominated by likes and dislikes, no one can be his own master. Now I will answer you like this: Why do some people can't stand a pig with an open mouth, some people can't stand a beneficial and harmless cat, and some people can't stand the sound of bagpipes? These are all without sufficient reasons, just because of their natural idiosyncrasies, they can't help but make a fool of themselves when they are stimulated; So I can't give any reason, and I don't want to give any reason, except because I have a long-standing hatred and deep dislike for Antonio, so I will take this lawsuit against him, which is not good for me. Haven't you got my answer now?

Bassanio, you heartless guy, such an answer can't be used as an excuse for your cruelty.

Sherlock, my answer was not meant to please you.

Bassanio, do people have to kill everything they don't like?

Shylock Who hates what he doesn't want to kill?

Bassanio's first offense should not be taken as hatred.

Sherlock what! Would you like to be bitten by a poisonous snake twice?

Antonio, please think about it. Now you are trying to reason with this Jew, just like standing on the beach, asking the raging waves of the sea to reduce its rushing power, and asking the jackal why he made the ewe cry for the loss of its lamb, or asking the pine and cypress on that mountain not to shake their heads and make a sound when the wind blows. If you can soften this Jew's heart-what is harder than it? -So what's the hard part that can't be done? So I ask you not to discuss any terms with him, nor to think of any way for me, so that I can be judged quickly and satisfy the wish of this Jew.

Bassanio lent you 3, yuan. Can I pay you back 6, yuan now?

Sherlock, even if each of the six thousand dollars can be divided into six parts, and each part can be turned into one dollar, I don't want them; All I have to do is punish according to the contract.

Duke, you have no compassion at all. How can you expect others to be merciful to you in the future?

Sherlock, I didn't do anything wrong. What punishment am I afraid of? You bought many slaves, treated them like donkeys, dogs, mules and horses, and made them do all kinds of menial jobs, because you paid for them. Can I tell you to set them free and let them marry your children? Why are they sweating under the heavy burden? Let their beds be as soft as yours, and let their tongues taste what you eat. You will answer, "These slaves are all ours." So I can also answer you: I asked him for this pound of meat, which I bought at a great price; It belongs to me, and I must get it in my hand. If you refuse me, then your law can go to hell! The laws of Venice are a dead letter. I'm waiting for the verdict now. Please answer me quickly. Can I have this pound of meat?

Duke, I have sent for Pelario, a learned doctor, to judge this case for us. If he doesn't come today, I can have the right to announce a postponement of judgment.

Your Highness Salarino, an emissary has just arrived from Padua, with a letter from this doctor, waiting for your highness's call.

the duke brought me the letter; Call the messenger in.

cheer up Bassanio, Antonio! Hey, man, don't lose heart! This Jew can take my flesh, my blood, my bones and everything, but I will never let you shed a drop of blood for my sake.

Antonio, I am a useless and sick sheep in the flock, and death is my due; The weakest fruit fell to the ground first, so let me end my life. Bassanio, I only want you to live and write an epitaph for me in the future, then you have done the best thing.

Nerissa plays the lawyer's secretary.

Duke, are you from Padua Pelario?

nerissa is, your highness. Perario asked me to give my regards to your highness. (Submit a letter. )

Bassanio, why are you grinding your knife so hard?

Shylock cut off the pound of meat from the bankrupt guy.

Graciano cruel Jew, you don't sharpen your knife on the mouth of your shoe, you sharpen it on your heart; No matter what kind of iron, even the executioner's steel knife can't keep up with half the sharpness of your vicious heart. Can't any pleading move you?

Sherlock can't. No matter how tactfully you say it, it's useless.

Graciano's heinous dog, don't go to hell after you die! It's fair to let something like you live in the world. You can shake my faith and believe Pythagoras' argument that the soul of an animal can be reincarnated into the human body; You must have been a jackal in your previous life, because you were caught and hanged for eating someone, and its ferocious soul escaped from the gallows and got into your old mother's salted womb, because your temperament was as cruel and greedy as a jackal.

Shylock, unless you can get rid of the seal on my contract, I will open my throat like you, but it hurts your lungs for nothing. Why bother? Good brother, I advise you to rest your brain, lest it be damaged and unable to clean up in the future. I'm here to ask the judge of the law.

In this letter, Duke Pellario introduced a young and learned doctor to attend our court. Where is he?

Nerissa is waiting for your reply near here. I wonder if your highness will allow him to come in?

the duke is very welcome. Come on, you go to three or four people and respectfully bring him here. Now let's read the letter from Perario in court.

secretary (reading): "When Zun Han arrives, I will play with my illness; A young doctor, Balthazejun, came here from Rome to express his condolences. Because he discussed the case of Jews and Antonio in detail, he collected the group records and compromised right and wrong, so he begged him to be my substitute at the request of his royal highness. All my opinions on this case are well known to this gentleman; His knowledge and talent, although extremely poor, is not enough to tell the truth. I hope that I will not ignore it because of my youth, and I will never see such a young and mature man in my life. If Mengyanna, you will be able to live up to your mission. I pray for you. "

Duke, you have heard the letter from the learned Perario. This is probably the doctor from here.

Portia plays the role of a lawyer.

Duke, give me your hand. Is the first step from the old-timer of Pelario?

Portia is, your highness.

welcome, duke; Please take a seat. Do you understand the two aspects of the case we are trying here today?

Portia, I am fully aware of the details of this case. Which one here is the businessman and which one is Jewish?

Duke Antonio and Shylock, both of you come up.

Portia, is your name Sherlock?

Sherlock Sherlock is my name.

Portia, it's strange that you fought this lawsuit, but according to Venetian law, your complaint can be established. (to Antonio) Your life and death are in his hands now, aren't they?

Antonio, this is what he said.

Portia, do you recognize this contract?

Antonio, I admit it.

Portia, then Jews should be merciful.

Sherlock, why should I be merciful? Tell me your reasons.

Portia's compassion is not out of reluctance, it comes down from heaven like showers; It not only gives happiness to those who receive it, but also gives happiness to those who give it; It has the supreme power beyond all things, which is more than a crown to show the nobility of an emperor: the imperial staff just symbolizes the authority of the secular world, making the people awe of the dignity of the monarch; The power of compassion is higher than power, which is hidden in the heart of the emperor and belongs to God. If the law enforcers can adjust compassion to justice, the power on earth is no different from the divine power of God. Therefore, Jews, although what you are asking for is justice, please think about it. If rewards and punishments are really carried out according to justice, no one has any hope of being saved after death; Since we pray for God's mercy, we should do some merciful things by ourselves according to the instructions of prayer. I said this in the hope that you can make some concessions from your legal standpoint; But if you insist on the original request, then the court in Venice is selfless in enforcing the law and has to convict the businessman.

Sherlock, I'll do what I do! I only ask the law to allow me to carry out the punishment according to the contract.

Portia, is he unable to repay the loan?

Bassanio, no, I am willing to pay off for him in court; Double the original number is also ok; If he is not satisfied, then I am willing to sign a contract and pay him back ten times the amount, taking my hand, my head and my heart as collateral; If this doesn't satisfy him, it's intentional harm and disregard for justice. Please use your power in class, bend the law a little, make a small mistake, do a great merit, and don't let this cruel devil show his animal desire to kill.

Portia can't do that. No one has the right to change the established laws in Venice. If this bad example is set, anyone can use the excuse that there is an example to help and do anything bad in the future. This is no good.

Shylock is the only one, but Neil ⑾ has come to be the judge! It really is, but Neil is near-re-embodiment! Smart young judge, I really admire you!

Portia, please let me have a look at the loan.

Shylock is here, dear doctor; Please have a look.

Portia Shylock, they are willing to pay you back three times the money.

Sherlock, no, no, I have sworn to heaven. Can I charge my soul with breaking my oath? No, give me the whole Venice, and I can't even promise.

Portia is good, then it should be punished according to the contract; According to the law, the Jew has the right to demand that a pound of meat be cut from the businessman's chest. Be merciful, take three times the original money and let me tear up this contract.

Shylock will not tear it until he is punished according to the terms in the contract. You look like a good judge; You know the law, and what you said is very reasonable. You are a pillar of the legal profession, so now I will use the name of the law, please pronounce a sentence immediately, and swear by my soul that no one can change my determination with his words. I'm waiting to carry out the original agreement now.

Antonio, I sincerely ask the court to pronounce a sentence as soon as possible.

Portia, that's it, then: you must be prepared to let his knife stab you in the chest.

Shylock, a dignified judge! What an excellent young man!

Because of the punishment stipulated in this Covenant, Portia has no conflict with the meaning of the legal provisions.

Sherlock is right! Ah, smart and upright judge! I didn't expect you to look so young, but your knowledge is so sophisticated!

Portia, so you should show your chest.

Shylock, by the way, "his breasts" is what the Covenant says; -isn't it, the dignity of the judge? -"Where is the heart nearby", written clearly in the contract.

Portia is good. Is the scale for weighing meat ready?

Sherlock, I have brought it.

Portia Shylock, go and ask a surgeon to plug the wound for him, and the expenses will be borne by you, lest he bleed to death.

Is there such a stipulation in Shylock's Covenant?

There is no such provision in the Portia Convention; But what does that matter? It is always good to be willing to do a good deed.

I can't find Sherlock; There is no such article in the contract.

Portia businessman, do you have anything to say?

Antonio, I have little to say; I'm ready. Give me your hand, Bassanio, goodbye! Don't be sad because I suffered this ending for your sake, because fate has taken special care of me: she often lets an unfortunate person continue to live after his possessions are gone, using his sunken eyes and wrinkled forehead to get through the poor old age; She has exempted me from this punishment of delaying time. Give my regards to your wife and tell her the end of Antonio; Tell her how I love you and how to die calmly; Wait until you finish this story, and then ask her to judge whether Bassanio ever had a friend who really loved him. Don't regret that you are going to lose a friend, and the person who pays your debts will die without complaining; As long as the Jew's knife goes deeper, I can pay off the debt completely in an instant.

Bassanio Antonio, I love my wife as much as my own life; But my life, my wife and the whole