Merchant of Venice

Merchant of Venice, Act 2, Scene 7

what is the inscription for each of the following:

1. the gold chest

2. the silver chest

3. the lead chest

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The gold casket reads: "Who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire" (2.7.5). The silver casket has, "Who chooseth me shall get as much as he deserves" (2.7.7). Finally, the dull lead casket bears the inscription, "Who chooseth me must give and hazard all he hath" (2.7.9).

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