The first collected edition of the works of Oscar Wilde Edited by Robert Ross |
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PORTIA
To Ellen Terry
I marvel not Bassanio was so boldTo peril all he had upon the lead,
Or that proud Aragon bent low his head
Or that Morocco's fiery heart grew cold:
For in that gorgeous dress of beaten gold
Which is more golden than the golden sun
No woman Veronesé looked upon
Was half so fair as thou whom I behold.
Yet fairer when with wisdom as your shield
The sober-suited lawyer's gown you donned,
And would not let the laws of Venice yield
Antonio's heart to that accursèd Jew—
O Portia! take my heart: it is thy due:
I think I will not quarrel with the Bond.
![]() | The first collected edition of the works of Oscar Wilde | ![]() |