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To ne’er thereafter ° take a lady’s hand 33 / propose to a lady
By° way of marriage. Therefore, be advised.° {In} / ponder well / be so warned
—Morocco
I need not.° Come, bring me unto my chance.° 34 {Nor will not} // the caskets / my choice
—Portia
First forward to° the altar,° +there to take / go ye to / go unto {temple} / chapel
The solemn oath required., After dinner 35
Your hazard shall be made.
—Morocco Good fortune then,
To make me° blest or curséd’st among men. / To be most
Flourish of cornets. Exeunt
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33. {Never to speak to lady afterward} / Ne’er thereafter to propose to a lady / Never to ask a woman after that
34. / I do accept—now bring me to the caskets / I will accept—bring me unto the caskets
35. / First, make you oath at the chapel. This evening / Make first your solemn vow. Then, after dinner,
