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The Merchant of Venice 002

Posha’s father had wanted to find a good husband for his lovely daughter. So before he died, he found a nice plan to choose the right husband. He has three small boxes made of different metals. One box was made of gold, another box of silver, and the third of lead. He put a picture of Posha in one of these boxes. The father wished Posha to marry the first man that was able to guess which box had the picture. Some words were written on each box. Posha feared that the man she did not like find the picture. But she had to obey what her father had decided. The first young man that tried to win Posha was a prince from Africa. She showed the prince all the boxes and said: “ My picture is inside one of these boxes, please choose.” The prince thought that the only gold box was good enough for Posha. And on the box were these words: The man he chose me will get what many man desired. The prince took the key from Posha and opened the box. But he found only a terrible picture of death, and a piece of paper inside. On the paper was written : all the brightly is not gold. The prince was greatly disappointed of guessing wrong and went away. The next man was a Spanish prince. He chose the silver box. On the box were these words. The man who chooses me will get more than what he ought to get. He was proud and said. I am a great man so I ought to get what I desire. He took the key and opened the box. He didn’t find the beautiful picture of Posha. But a picture of fool’s head and a piece of paper it said, there are many fools covered in silver. The prince was disappointed and also went away. Then Posha’s servant Nuisha came to her and said: “a young man from Venice is coming to see you.” This young man was of cause Bashanio. He reached Posha’s house in ** with his friend called Vatanio. Vatanio and Nuisha loved each other. Posha was very glad to meet Barshanio. She loved Barshanio and wish to marry him. She feared that he will choose the wrong box. She wanted to tell him which box to open. But she disprized her feelings. Posha ased Barshnio waited there two weeks before he chose. Because she wanted to be together with him for some time. But Barshanio said let me choose now. So Posha had to show the three boxes to him. Barshanio looked at the boxes and though for a long time. Finally he decided. Gold and silver are surely beautiful outside, but they are not always beautiful inside. On the other hand, plain lead does not to pretend to be better than it is. So I choose lead, said Barshanio. On the lead box written, the man who chose me must give everything he has. He opened and found a beautiful picture of Posha. And a piece of paper in the box it said. If you are pleased with this, turn to the lady and kiss her. Barshanio turned to Posha and said: “ Dear lady will you be mind?” Then Posha took a ring of her finger and give it to Barshanio. Take this ring she said. When you lose it or give it away, our love will end. Barshanio received the ring and joy in the light. He promised never to lose it or give it away.