Questions and Answers
What does the agreement expressly specify?
A pound of flesh
What is the consequence if the penalty of a pound of flesh is not taken as specified?
No specific consequence mentioned in the text
What is the consequence if any blood is shed while cutting the pound of flesh?
Confiscation of land and property under Venetian law
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The Agreement's Specifications
- The agreement expressly specifies the penalty of a pound of flesh.
- If the penalty of a pound of flesh is not taken as specified, the consequence is that the borrower's life will be spared, and all debts will be forgiven.
- If any blood is shed while cutting the pound of flesh, the consequence is that Antonio's lenders will forfeit three times the value of the loan.
