Prometheus stole ______for mankind in open defiance to the decrees of Zeus, and was chained to the cliffs of Caucasus Mountains and exposed to horrible tortures. A: food B: fire C: water D: seeds

“…-- so do I answer you: The pound of flesh, which I demand of him, Is dearly bought, ‘this mine, and I will have it. If you deny me, fie upon your law! There is no force in the decrees of Venice. I stand for judgement: answer, -- shall I have it?” Who is the speaker of the above lines? _______