Why must I hold a candle to my shame?
It wavers then it licks. The fire craves
more softly then more quickly to consume.
Why should I now show mercy knowing none?
and if you injure me do I not bleed
three rings: two of promise and one of loss
Jessica, the thief, steals from her father the ring he purchased for his now deceased wife
Portia and Nerrisa give rings to their betrothed at the promise to keep the rings till death.