Iago. Nay, but he prated, And spoke such scurvy and provoking terms That, with the little godliness I have, I did full hard forbear him. But, I pray, sir, Oth. Let him do his spite: My services, which I have done the signiory, Shall out-tongue his complaints. 'Tis yet to know, (Which, when I know that boasting is an honour, I shall promulgate,) I fetch my life and being From men of royal siege; and my demerits 5 May speak, unbonneted," to as proud a fortune As this that I have reach'd: For know, Iago, But that I love the gentle Desdemona, I would not my unhoused free condition Put into circumscription and confine For the sea's worth. But, look! what lights come yonder? 3 Brabantio, magnifico is his title as a senator. 4 Seat or throne. 4 Demerits has the same meaning in Shakspeare as merits. Enter CASSIO, at a distance, and certain Officers with Torches. Iago. These are the raised father, and his friends: You were best go in.· Oth. Not I: I must be found; My parts, my title, and my perfect soul, Oth. The servants of the duke, and my lieute nant. The goodness of the night upon you, friends! What is the news? Cas. And he requires your haste-post-haste appearance, Even on the instant. Oth, The duke does greet you, general; What is the matter, think you? Cas. Something from Cyprus, as I may divine; It is a business of some heat: the gallies Have sent a dozen sequent8 messengers This very night at one another's heels; And many of the consuls, rais'd, and met, Are at the duke's already: You have been hotly call'd for ; When, being not at your lodging to be found, The senate hath sent about three several quests, To search you out. Oth. 'Tis well I am found by you. I will but spend a word here in the house, [Exit. Ancient, what makes he here? And go with you. Cas. Following. 9 Searchers. Iago. 'Faith, he to-night hath boarded a land carack ;' I If it prove lawful prize, he's made for ever. Cas. I do not understand. Iago. Cas. He's married. To who? Re-enter OTHELLO. Iago. Marry, to-Come, captain, will you go? Oth. Have with you. Cas. Here comes another troop to seek for you. Enter BRABANTIO, RODERIGO, and Officers of night, with Torches and Weapons. Iago. It is Brabantio:-general, be advis'd; He comes to bad intent. Oth. Rod. Signior, it is the Moor. Bra. Hola! stand there! Down with him, thief! [They draw on both sides, Iago. You, Roderigo! come, sir, I am for you. Oth. Keep up your bright swords, for the dew will rust them. Good signior, you shall more command with years, Than with your weapons. Bra. O thou foul thief, where hast thou stow'd my daughter? Damn'd as thou art, thou hast enchanted her: For I'll refer me to all things of sense, If she in chains of magick were not bound, A rich vessel. So opposite to marriage, that she shunn'd The wealthy curled darlings of our nation, Oth. Hold your hands, Both you of my inclining, and the rest: Were it my cue to fight, I should have known it Without a prompter.-Where will Bra. you Of law, and course of direct session, Call thee to answer. Oth. that I go To prison till fit time What if I do obey ? How may the duke be therewith satisfied ; Off 'Tis true, most worthy signior, The duke's in council; and your noble self, I am sure, is sent for. 2 To terrify, not delight. Bra. How! the duke in council! Or any of my brothers of the state, Cannot but feel this wrong, as 'twere their own : [Exeunt. The same. SCENE III. A Council Chamber. The Duke, and Senators, sitting at a Table; Officers attending. Duke. There is no composition 4 in these news, That gives them credit. 1 Sen. Indeed, they are disproportion'd; My letters say, a hundred and seven gallies. And mine, two hundred : A Turkish fleet, and bearing up to Cyprus. Duke. Nay, it is possible enough to judgment; I do not so secure me in the error, But the main article I do approve In fearful sense. Sailor. [Within.] What ho! what ho! what ho! |