ANTONIO This was a venture, sir, that Jacob served for53— A thing not in his power to bring to pass, But swayed and fashioned54 by the hand of heaven. Was this inserted to make interest good?55 Or is your gold and silver ewes and rams?
SHYLOCK I cannot tell. I make it breed as fast. But note me, signor—
ANTONIO Mark you this, Bassanio, The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.56
56. Even the devil can use the Bible to suit his purposes.
53. he deserved 90
54. created 55. Did you deliberately tell us this to defend your charging interest?