Act IV Scene 2

Portia gives Nerissa the deed by which Shylock will pass his inheritance to Lorenzo. She tells Nerissa to take it to Shylock's house and make him sign it. At the moment Gratiano catches up with the two women and gives the ring to Portia. She is surprised that Bassanio parted with it after all, and Nerissa decides to test Gratiano in the same way. Nerissa takes the deed and asks Gratiano to show her the way to Shylock's house.