Shylock must have cheated on the date! He is known to do that!
Bassanio, Portia! I've just received a letter from the court asking me to stand trial for not returning Shylock's money on time. But I don't understand, I'm supposed to return Shylock's money 10 days later!
Wait! I know how to save you Antonio! Bassanio can be your witness in the court. you can say the truth that Shylock cheated on the date!
That's a great idea Portia! It might actually save my life! But for now let's go to the court!
Because of Shylock's contract, he demands a pound of Antonio's flesh if he doesn't receive 3000 ducats by today. Because Antonio didn't give Shylock his money yet, the court allows Shylock to take a pound of Antonio's flesh
Wait! May I summon a witness? My best friend: Bassanio!
I witnessed that Shylock cheated on the date of the contract making it 10 days earlier!
No. I do not
It is official! There will be no charges against Antonio or Shylock, unless you do want some against Shylock, Antonio?