Merchant of Venice Act IV Scene 1
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- The Duke says he feels sorry for Antonio and that Shylock is a heartless Jew.
- Shylock says that he should be allowed to cut off a pound of Antonio's flesh as per their agreement.
- Antonio says that Shylock is being cruel because he won't listen to pleas for mercy.
- Portia, disguised as Doctor Balthazar, hands a letter from Doctor Bellario saying that Balthazar will take Bellario's place in court.
- Portia tells the Duke that even though Shylock can take a pound of flesh from Antonio if he spills a drop of blood, Shylock will get all of his possessions, and if he choose not to take any flesh he still will be in trouble.
- Antonio forces Shylock to become Christian, give half of his belongings to him, and the other half will go to Jessica and Lorenzo when he dies.
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