Portia (cont.)
And there’s an oath of credit.
Bassanio
Nay, but hear me:
Pardon this fault, and by my soul I swear
I never more will break an oath with thee.
Antonio
I once did lend my body for his wealth;
Which, but for him that had your husband’s ring,
Had quite miscarried: I dare be bound again,
My soul upon the forfeit, that your lord
Will never more break faith advisedly.
Portia
And bid him keep it better than the other.