Question

What do the decrees of Venice guarantee? What would happen if Shylock were refused
justice?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The Duke and the world expect that Shylock will show pity at the last moment when the time to cut off a pound of flesh would come. ... The Duke thinks that Shylock will exempt Antonio from the penalty of a pound of flesh. He will also remit a part of the principal amount of the loan of three thousand ducats.