PORTIA : Therefore, for fear of the worst, I pray thee set a deep glass of Rhenish wine on the contrary casket, for if the devil be within, and that temptation without, I know he will choose it. I will do anything, Nerissa, ere I will be married to a sponge.
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Portia is describing one of her many suitors. In this case she is describing the nephew of the duke of Saxony. Portia considers this suitor someone who can not resist alcohol, thus she calls him a 'sponge'. Out of fear of being married to him, she asks Nerissa to place 'a deep glass of Rhenish wine' or a type of alcohol on the 'contrary' or wrong casket so that he loses the challenge and won't marry her. Hope it helps:)
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