Act 1 - Scene 2
Another street.
Enter OTHELLO, IAGO, and Attendants with torches IAGO
Though in the trade of war I have slain men, Yet do I hold it very stuff o' the conscience To do no contrived
murder: I lack iniquity Sometimes to do me service: nine or ten times I had thought to have yerk'd him
here under the ribs. OTHELLO
'Tis better as it is. IAGO
Nay, but he prated, And spoke such scurvy and provoking terms Against your honour That, with the little
godliness I have, I did full hard forbear him. But, I pray you, sir, Are you fast married? Be assured of
this, That the magnifico is much beloved, And hath in his effect a voice potential As double as the duke's: he
will divorce you; Or put upon you what restraint and grievance The law, with all his might to enforce it
on, Will give him cable. OTHELLO
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 promulgateI fetch my life and being From
men of royal siege, and my demerits 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 yond? IAGO
Those are the raised father and his friends: You were best go in. OTHELLO Not I
I must be found: My parts, my title and my perfect soul Shall manifest me rightly. Is it they? IAGO
By Janus, I think no.
Enter CASSIO, and certain Officers with torches OTHELLO
The servants of the duke, and my lieutenant. The goodness of the night upon you, friends! What is the
news? CASSIO
The duke does greet you, general, And he requires your haste-post-haste appearance, Even on the instant. OTHELLO
What is the matter, think you?
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