1 Here, catch this casket; it is worth the pains.
2 A song, whilst Bassanio comments on the caskets to himself.
3 Therefore I pray you lead me to the caskets To try my fortune.
4 Go, draw aside the curtains and discover The several caskets to this noble prince.
5 Your fortune stood upon the caskets there, And so did mine too, as the matter falls.
6 Behold, there stand the caskets, noble Prince, If you choose that wherein I am contain'd, Straight shall our nuptial rites be solemniz'd.
7 If he should offer to choose, and choose the right casket, you should refuse to perform your father's will, if you should refuse to accept him.
8 Therefore, for fear of the worst, I pray thee set a deep glass of Rhenish wine on the contrary casket, for if the devil be within and that temptation without, I know he will choose it.
9 They have acquainted me with their determinations, which is indeed to return to their home, and to trouble you with no more suit, unless you may be won by some other sort than your father's imposition, depending on the caskets.
10 I am enjoin'd by oath to observe three things: First, never to unfold to anyone Which casket 'twas I chose; next, if I fail Of the right casket, never in my life To woo a maid in way of marriage; Lastly, If I do fail in fortune of my choice, Immediately to leave you and be gone.'