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O T H E L L O :

BY

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE.

THE FIRST OUARTO,

1622,

A FACSIMILE

(from the BRITISH MUSEUM COrV, C. 34. k. 32.)

BY

CHARLES PRAETORIUS,

PHOTOGRAPHF.R TO THE BRITISH MUSEUM, ETC., ETC. WITH INTRODUCTION BY

HERBERT A. EVANS, M.A.

BAI.I.IOI. tOlLEGE, OXFORD.

LONDON:

PuBLiSHT BY C. PRAETORIUS, 14, Clarevili.e Grove.

Hereford Square, S.W.

1885.

PR.

CONTENTS OF INTRODUCTION.

§ I. Editions

§ 2. Date

§ 3. Q2 a Reprint of Qi. ...

§ 4. The Folio independent of the Q?^ ...

§ 5. Source of tlie Q?^

§ 6 Omissions and Errors in Qi ...

§ 7. Source and Critical worth of the Folio

§8, This Facsimile ,.,

I'AGE

iii.

VI.

. vii-ix.

. X, xi.

xii,

xiii.

xiv, vx.

[Shahpere-^iarto Facsimiles, No. 31.]

111.

INTRODUCTION.

§ I. It is to Thomas Walkley, a London bookseller of the

day, that we owe the first edition of Othello, Thanks to his

enterprise the play just escaped being printed for the first time

in the Folio of 1623, wliile all the other plays which had been

published before that edition appeared had been in print for

many years. The entry in the Stationers' Register securing

Walkley the copyright is as follows :

1621, — 6° Octobris, 1621. — Tho : Walkley. — Entred for his copie, vnder the handes of Sir George Buck and Mr. Swinhowe, warden, The Tragedie of Othello, the nioore of Venice.

In the Folio of 1623, where it next appears in print, Othello occupies pp. 310-339 of the Tragedies. The division into Acts and Scenes is with one exception^ identical with that in modern editions, and " The Names of the Actors," i.e., the Dramatis Persons, are printed at the end of the play.

The 2nd Quarto and third edition was printed in 1630, and this was reprinted in 1655.'

§ 2. The business of the present Introduction being a critical account of the state of the text, any inquiry into the sources of the plot, much more any discussion of the play from a literary standpoint, would be out of place. If, however, we

^ Act II. Sc. ii. and iii. are one scene in the Folio.

^ Langbaine (English Dram. Poets, p. 461) mentions a Quarto of 1680 — probably an error.

iv. § 2. DATE.

can ascertain how long the play had been in existence before it was printed it will have an important bearing on our subject, for the longer it had been in existence the oftener it will have been liable to be copied, and the oftener it was copied the more numerous the chances of corruption of the text. Certainty on this point depends upon the genuineness of the following state- ment which is found in a MS. preserved in the Record Ofhce, and which is here copied from the Appendix to Mr. Halliwell-Phillipps's invaluable " Outlines " :

By the King's Hallamas Day being the first of Ma''^ plaiers Nouembar, A play in the Banket-

inge house att Whithall called

The Moor of Venis.

This was November ist, 1604, and the MS. is entitled "The Accompte of the Ofifice of the Reuelles of this whole yeres charge, in anno 1604 untell the last of Octobar, 1605." The copy in question, the only one now known to exist, was exposed by the late Sir Thomas Hardy as a modern forgery of recent date (one of those wicked and senseless forgeries for ever to be execrated by Shakspere students), but there is good reason to believe that a genuine entry once existed of which the forgery is a copy more or less exact. The grounds of this belief are as follows : Malone says (Boswell's Malone, vol. ii. p. 404), '■ We know it [OthelIu~\ was acted in 1604, and 1 have therefore placed it in that year." On this Boswell notes that Malone never expressed himself at random, but regrets that he had not been able to discover the evidence for the statement.^ Since however the above forgery came to light it has been suggested that the missing evidence was nothing less than the genuine entry as it stood in the books of the Revels before they had been tampered with ; at any rate, there can be no doubt that these books then

' In a note to Dryrlen's Grounds of Criticism, ed. 1800, p. 258-9, Malone Riys^:— "I formetly thoutrht that Ol/wl.o was one of our great dramatick pout's latest compositions, b\U I now know from indisputable evidence that this was not the case." See Atluu.eitm, July i8th, 1885, p. 90.

§ 2. DATE. V.

lately removed from " a damp, dark room at Westminster " to the " new office in Somerset Place," had been examined by Malone about the year 1791. Early in November that year Malone received a letter (printed in Boswell's Malone, vol. iii., p. 363) from Sir William Musgrave, First Commissioner of the Board of Audit, in whose custody the books were kept, offering him facilities for inspecting them, and from his own statement {Ibid. p. 361) it is clear that he availed himself of the oppor- tunity. Had he lived to finish the preparation of the 2nd ed. of his Shakespeare, which as it was did not appear till nine years after his death, he would doubtless have given us an exact account of his discoveries, including the evidence for the date which he so confidently assigns to Oihelio. This he did not live to do, but among his papers in the Bodleian is a leaf, not in his own hand-writing, which appears to be an abbreviated tran- script of that part of tlie Revels accounts which contained the original of the above quoted forgery. The second performance on the list concerns us here.

1604 & 1605. — Ed^ Tylney. — . . . Hallamas — in the Ban- quetting ho^ at ^Vhitehall the Moor of Venis — perf';^ by the K/s players.

How or when this paper came into Malone's possession is not known, but it is probably a memorandum drawn up for his use about the time of his visit to the Audit Office in 1791. Mr. Halliwell-Phillijjps suggests that some similar extract or note from the lost genuine record may have been the material on which the forger drew for his pretended entries. -

In default of further evidence— and this is the only piece of external evidence that we have — we may then be content to accept 1604 as the date of the first production of the play.^ We have no further note of it till 1609, when " Catherine and

1 Halliwell-Phillipps, Outlines, ed. 5, pp. 607—613, where the whcJe question is fully discussed.

^ For another forgery relating to the date of OlhAlo, see Ingleliy, Conifldc ViriU of the Sltakspeie Controversy, pp. 261 -5.

VI.

§

o*

02 A REPRINT OF QI.

Dezdimonye, the (laughters of William Bishoppe," were baptized at St. Leonard's, Shoreditch.' Bishoppe had evidently been to see the play. On April 30th, 16 10, it was performed at the Globe before the German ambassador and his suite ; and it Avas acted at Court in INIay, 1613.2 This is all we hear of it before the copyright entry of 1621.^

§ 3. We have now to examine the state of the text as it stands in the three editions here compared, the Folio of 1623 (Fi), the Quarto of 1630 (Q2) and the Quarto of 1622 (Qi). Of these the Folio is undoubtedly the best text of the three, and must be taken as the standard authority in any edition of the Play. Q2, though inferior to Fi, is a great improvement upon Qi, while Qi, though a very respectable version on the whole, is far more faulty and corrupt than either of the others. Thus when the Folio requires correction, it can almost always be corrected from Q2, and if every copy of Qt had perished the critical loss would be very inconsiderable. This will appear presently, but the fact is the less disparagement to Qi, if it can be shown that in Q2 we merely have the former edition reprinted with additions and corrections .'' Nor is this a difficult task. Any one wlio opens the two Quartos together will be struck by their general resemblance : the stage directions, the arrangement of the lines, the punctuation, spelling ard use of capital letters, are all, generally speaking, the same, while the Folio constantly differs. Then as regards verbal differences Q2 varies from Qi only about half as many times as the Folio does, and of these varia- tions some 33 per cent, are merely corrections of the press. But the origin of Q2 is most clearly shown by the errors or

' Ilalliwcll-Phillipps' yTA'W(7;vj'//y(/, Ollidhu p. 93: Outlines, p. 177.

^ Boswell's Malone, vol. ii., p. 403. Ilalliwell-Phillipps' On, lines, pp. 177 and 540.

■' The opposite views wliich have been held as to the date of the play will be found concisely stated by the Rev. II. P. Stokes, Chronological Order of i>haicespearc's Play^, pp. 1 1 3- 1 1 8.

•' .So the Cambridge editors thought : "the Quarto of 1630 must have been jirinled from a copy of the Quarto of 1622, which had received additions and torreclions in manuscript." — Camb. Shakespeare, vol. viii., p. xvii.

S; 4. THE FOLIO INDEPENDENT OF THE Q?^ vii.

inferior readings of Qi which it retains : thus in I. i., 173, the Q?^ have —

" is there not charmes By which the property of youth and tnanhood May be abus'd ? " Where Fi has maidhood, clearly the right reading. In II. i., 174, the Q?^ have— r//?, Fi kifs'd. In II. iii., 207, the Q?^ have —

''And paffion hauing my beft iudgenient coold" Fi col lied. In IV. ii., 63, the Q?^ have —

" turne thy complexion there Patience thy young and rofe-lip'd cherubin," Fi thou. In V. ii., 363, the Q9^ have —

" Locke on the tragicke lodging of this bed :" Fi loading. At the bottom of p. 65, Qr (IV. i., 184) we have a crucial instance. After Othello's speech, " Was that mine ? " with which the page ends, we find the catch-word Tag., whereas p. 66 begins with Othello's speech, " I would have him nine yeares a killing." The speech of lago which has dropt out^ is found in Fi, but is wanting in Q2, which reproduces Qi almost literatim.

§ 4. There can be no doubt then that in the two Quartos we have substantially the same text, Q2 being merely a corrected reprint of Qi. In the Folio, however, we have a text altogether independent and printed from a MS. of higher authority than any known to the printers of the Quartos. To make this clear to the student we will take a few examples, first of passages in which the reading of the Folio is unquestionably superior, secondly of passages in which it might per se be a matter of choice, and thirdly of passages in which it requires correc-

^ la^o. Yours by this hand : and to fee how he prizes the foolish woman your wife ; flie gaue it him, and he hath giu'n it his whore.

Viii. § 4- THE FOLIO INDEPENDENT OF THE Q?^

tion. In every case the reading of the two Quartos is the

same.

(I.) Passages in which the reading of the FoUo is unques- tionably superior : —

I, ii., 22 —

" I fetch my life and being,

From Men of Royall Seige." Q?s heigbt.

I. iii., 82—

" And little blels'd with the /oft phrafe of Peace."

Q.'/et.

I. iii., 270 —

" No, when light wing'd Toyes Of feather'd Cup\d,Jee/e with wanton dulneffe My fpeculatiue, and oj/icd Inftrument." Q°^foy/es and active.

II. i., 65-

" One that excels the quirkes of Blazoning pens, And in th' eflentiall Veftnre of Creation, Do'j tyre the Ingeniuer " [ingener].

Q°^ Does beare all {an Q2) excellency. II, i., 80 —

" That he may blefle this Bay with his tall Ship, Make loues quiche pants in Defdemonaes Amies." Q°s And swiftly come to. (In the last two instances the Quarto readings are very flat, while the Folio has the true ring.) II. i., 172 —

" I will giue [gyve F2] tbee in thine owne Courtfhip." Q?s Catch you. V. i., 106 —

" Do you perceiue the gaftnejfe of her eye?" Q° ieastures. (2.) In the following though the Folio differs from the Quartos it does not so decidedly differ for the better, and an

§ 4- THE FOLIO INDEPENDENT OF THE Q?^ ix.

editor might fairly regard the reading as a matter of choice, were it not that he would feel bound to give the preference to the text which on other grounds he had decided to be the most authoritative : — ■ I. iii., 261 —

" Let her haue your voice. Vouch with me Heauen, I therefore beg it not- To pleafe the pallate of ray Appetite." Q?^ Tour z'oyces Lords : bej'eech you let her will, Haue a free zvay,

I. iii., 275—

" And all indigne, and bafe aduerfities, Make head againft my Eftimation." Qos reputatio?i.

II. iii., 153—

" I'll best the Knaue into a Tzviggen-Bott/e." Qos wicker bottle.

III. iii., 283 —

" Why do you J'peake fo faintly ? " Qos /^^y is your fpeech fo faint ?

III. iii., 4C9 —

" What bloody bufineffe euer." Q?s worke fo euer.

IV. ii., 67 —

" Oh thou weed : Who a:t fo louely faire,"

Q?s 0 thou blacke weede, why art, etc.

V. ii , 219 —

" / peace ? No.'' Q?s / hold my peace fir, no. (3.) Instances in which the Folio requires correction : — I. i., 100 —

Brabantio is asking Roderigo what he means by coming and disturbing him at that time of night, Fi "upon malicious knauerie," Qp,^ with more point, brauery.

X_ § 5. SOURCE OF THE Q?^

I, iii., 107 —

" Without more wider, and more euer Teft." Q?s certaine ouert.

I. iii., 159—

" My storie being done,

She gaue me for my paines a world of kiffesT (l^^fighs.

I. iii., 331—

" If the braine of our Hues had not one Scale of Reason, to poize another of Senfualitie." Q<;;s ballance

II. i., 315—

" Abufe him to the Moore, in the right garb."

Q?s ranke.

III. iii., 170 —

" Who dotes, yet doubts : Sufpects yet foundly loues."

Q?s Jtrongly.

IV. i., 102 —

" And his vnbookifh leloulie muft cotiserue Poor Cafjios fmiles, geftures, and light behauiours Quite in the wrong."

Qos confter.

V. i., I-

" Heere, Hand behinde this BarheT Q?^ buVRe} These are fair specimens of the variations in question, and the conclusion to which they point is fully confirmed by a com- parison of the texts in detail. It will be evident that the result we have arrived at is that the Quarto and Folio are printed from different MSS , and are quite independent of each other.

§ 5. That this is not usually the case is well known, for, as has been pointed out by the Cambridge Editors, where a Quarto

' Probably iv. ii., 54-55—

" The fixed Figure for the time of Scorne To point \\\-6 Jlow ami inoiiing finger at ! " Cloijlmo viiiiioiiiii^, — should be classed here, but it is a disputed passage.

§ 5- SOURCE OF THE Q?*. xi.

edition of a play existeii, the Folio text was usually printed from that edition ; but in the case of Othello we have an exception to the rule, and the Quarto of 1622, if known at all to the editors of 1623, may well be one of those " maimed and deformed " copies, with which they tell us the public was " abus'd.'' It is, however, very uncertain if they ever saw it before the Folio was ready for publication. The whole volume, though bearing the date 1623, may have been seen through the press and on the eve of publication, before the 1622 Qaarto appeared. That this Quarto should have appeared at all, so long after the play was produced, is somewhat remarkable. No first edition of any play of Shakspere had been pubHshed for thirteen years, and in no case had so long an interval elapsed between its production on the stage and its first appearance in print. The last to appear had been Troilus and Cressida and Pericles, both published in 1609. No doubt "stolen copies" of so popular a play as Othello would have been as eagerly bought up as Hamlet or Henry IV. ^ but, taught perhaps by experience, and stimulated to greater vigilance by the very popularity of the play as an acting piece, the proprietors of the xMSS. had managed for years to keep copies out of the i^rinters hands. At last Thomas Walkley, of the Eagle and Child, in Brittans Bursse,^ hearing that a complete and authentic edition of Shakspere's plays was pre- paring for publication, and might be expected shortly to appear, " thought good to take tlie work upon him," of bringing out at least one of the hitherto unprinted plays, and so far forestalling the sale of the expected voluaie. He could not afford to be too particular, and accordingly printed the best MS. he could get hold of. This seems to have been a disused actor's or prompter's copy, in which many lines were omitted in order to shorten the play for representation, while the oaths and expletives which it contained, and which Thomas Walkley has not excised,

^ He had already published Beaumont and Fletcher's A A'hii^^ and no A'iiis^, 1619, and /'//j'/rfj/tv, 1620, and as late as 1640 he was still in business ; but Othello is the only play of Shakspere he issued.

xii. § 6. OMISSIONS AND ERRORS IN QI.

as he would have done if he had been as careful to observe the Act of 1606 as the publishers of the Folio, show that it was not a copy then in use at the theatre. These expressions it may be noted are only partly cut out or altered in the Quarto of 1630.

§ 6. A few words on the omissions and errors in Thomas Walkley's Quarto. Owing to these omissions, the play is about 160 lines shorter than in the Folio, and an examination of the omitted passages shows that apart from the " cuts " there are many lines which have dropt out owing to the carelessness either of the copyist or the compositor.^ Errors enough will be found by any one who reads this Facsimile. Here are a few examples of errors of the eye, for there is no appearance of the "copy" having been obtained from short-hand notes taken at a per- formance; such a version, had it existed, would have been printed earlier: — " affigned " for " affined " : " doues " for "dawes": "youth" for "vouch": " hauen " for "heauen": " another " for " a noble " : 'by feas " for " high feas " : " ftored " for "fcored": "left" for "loft": "gnat" for "quat": " re- turne" for " relume." But the variations of this Quarto from the Folio are very numerous, and any one who takes the trouble to compare the two will see that more than half are variations for the worse. Out of 168 instances, I have only found 28 in which the 1622 Quarto gives us undoubtedly the best reading, and of these 28 all but 4 are common to it and the 1630 Quarto. These 4 instances are : —

I. i., 25—

" Wherein the toged Confuls can propofe." Q2 to?igued, Fi Tongued.

I. i., 183—

" And raife fome fpeciall Officers of night : " Q2 & Fi might.

' E.g. the following: I. iii., 16; 118; 124; 194: II. i., 158: III. iii., 325: IV. 1., 38-44; 184: IV. ii, 73-76. The followhig look like "cuts": J,.'-'..p2-l38 (16 lines) : I. iii., 25-30 (5 lines) : III. i., 384-390 (7^ lines) : IX.iu., 32-52(22 lines): 54-57 (4 lines) : 87-104 {18 lines): V. ii., "185-19^ (9 lines).

§ 7- SOURCE AND CRITICAL WORl H OF THE FOLIO. xiii.

II. i., 105—

" when I ha lift to fleepe," Q2 & Fi leaue. II. i, 231 —

" there fhould be, againe to inflame it . . ." Q2 & Fi ^? game} § 7. What then was the source of the Folio text? If not the actual MS. of the author — a supposition which however impro- bable is improbable on other grounds than the state of the text — at any rate a copy which was in the main a faithful transcript of that MS., such as his fellow-players may have been expected to possess and to use for their edition, the more correct and the more jealously guarded owing to the enduring popularity of the play as a stage production. AVhether Shakspere had to any extent revised this copy or not is open to question. The Cam- bridge editors at any rate countenance such a supposition : " some [passages]," they say, " which we find only in the later editions look like afterthoughts of the author." — Pref., vol. viii., p. xvii. Whether Shakspere ever revised his work at all after he

^ The following, which I have noted since the first revise, may probably be added —

III. iii., 395—

" Would you, i\\e/iiperiii/oi' groffely g<ipe on." Q2 & Fl fnpertiision.

IV. i., 78-

" A paffion moft vnfiiting fuch a man." Capell's copy of Qt & Q2 vriftfting. Fi resjtlting, clearly a corruption of vnj'uting.

IV. iii., 23—

" All's one good faith : how foolifli are our minds " ? Q2 J a/her. Fi Fat ha:

V. i., 123—

" As I : foiigh, fie vpon thee." Q2 no7v. Fi As I ? Fie, &c. And of course the places where Qi preserves oaths, &c., cut out in the later editions : e.g. —

III, iv., 81—

" Heauen bleffe vs." Q2&F1 omit "Heauen."

IV. ii., 197—

" by this hand, I fay tis very fcuruy." Q2 omits " by this hand." Fi Nay I think, it is fcuruy.

xiv. § 8 THIS FACSIMILE.

had once handed over his MS. to the theatre is a disputed point which it would be out of place to discuss here. It will be enough to refer to three passages— the absence of which from Qi is the least likely to be due to intentional excision ; for it is difficult to suppose that the most prosaic "cutter" would not have spared them, if he had found them in his copy. They are (i) the simile of the Pontic Sea, III. i., 454-460 ; (2) Desdemona's solemn protest, IV. ii., 152-164 ; and (3) the "seamark" passage, V. ii., 266-272. These are the only passages that can with any confidence be set down as afterthoughts or additions, and one cannot feel confident even about these.

Having thus attempted to establish the claims of the Folio to rank as the standard text, we will submit to the student the following figures, which, while summing up previous statements, will enable him to estimate its value at a glance. The instances counted are fairly representative of the whole : — -

Out of 85 instances in which Q?^ i & 2 agree, while Fi difters,

Q?^ I & 2 have the preferable reading 24 times.

Fi has the preferable reading ... ... 38 ,,

Reading /^r j^ indifferent ... ... 23 ,,

Out of 85 instances in which Q2 & Fi agree, while Qi

differs,

0,2 & Fi have the preferable reading 53 times. Qi has the preferable reading ... ... 6 ,,

Reading /^r .r^ indifferent ... ... 26 ,,

Thus out of 170 instances Fi has the better reading

91 times, Q2 77 times, and Qi 30 times.

§ 8. The present facsimile has been photographed by Mr. Praetorius from the British Museum copy. The only divisions are Acts IL, IV. and V., but as in the other facsimiles of this series, the divisions and line numbers of the " Globe " edition are printed on the margin. The sign < marks an omis-

§ 8. THIS FACSIMILE.

XV.

sion which will be found in the Folio ; * that the line does not occur in the Folio, but such lines are very few ; f that the passage as it stands is manifestly faulty or corrupt and requires correction ; this sign has not been used to mark merely an inferior reading. i

HERBERT A. EVANS.

^ The initials N.O. on the imprint are those of Nicholas Okcs. The device is the same as that on the title of King Lear ()i, and an account of it will be found in Mr. V. A. Daniel's Introduction to that Quarto, p. iv.

XVI.

[from the folio : TRAGEDIES, P. 339.]

The Names of the Actors.

(:V0 . Thello, the Moore.

|] Brabantio, Father to Dejdeniona. Cailio, an Honourable Lieutenatit. I ago, a Villaine. Rodorigo, a gulPd Gentleman. Duke of Venice.

Senators.

Montane, Gouernour of Cyprus. Gentlemen of Cyprus. Lodouico, and Gratiano, two

Noble Venetians. Saylors. Clozvne.

Defdemona, Wife to Othello. ^-Emilia, Wife to lago. Bianca, a Curtezan.

THE

Tragoedy of Othello,

The Moore of Venice.

z^sdt hath heme d'tuerfe times acted at the Globe , and at the Black Friers , by

hisMaieflies Seruants^

fj/ritten h William Shakefpeare.

L O N' B O N,

Printed by N. O. for Thomas Walkiey^ and aie co be fold ac his

ihop, at the Eagle and Child, in BrittansBurrte.

1^22.

Tlie Stationer to the R eadcr.

0 Jet forth a booke without an Bpiflic, ■ "s^ere like to the old En^lijhprouerbe, A blew coat without a Dadge,(iV the Au- thor being dead , / thought good to take that piece ofyporke fvpon mse : To com^ mend it ^ I mil not, for that which is goody I hop e euerj man ypill commend^without hureaiy : and lam the bol- der J becaufe the Authors name ujufficient to <i;ent hu worke. Thus leaning euery one to the liberty of iudge- went : 1 haue ^u entered to prim this Play^ and leaue it to thegenerail cenfure.

Yours, Thomas V Validey.

A 2

The Tragedy o/'Othello the Moore

^Venice.

Btiter/rf^dftnd Roderigo,

jVilijoeuer cell me,I take it much vnkiudljr , That you lago^viho has had my purfe. As ifche firings were tbaie, iliouId*ft know of this.

/d^. S'blood,but you willnoc hearc me, , If eucr* I did dreamc of fuch a mactcr,abhorre rae. R^d. rhou loidft mcjthou didft hold him in thy hate, lag^ Dcfpifc mc if I doe not .♦ three great ones of the Citty In pf rfonallfuite to make me his Leiutcnant, Oft capt to him,and by the faith of man, I know my pricc,I am worth no worfc a place. But hc^as louing bis ownc pride and puqjofes, Buades them, with a bumba(^ circumftancc. Horribly fiu ft vfithEpichiics of warre: Andinconclttfion,

Kon-fuits nr.y tnediators : for ccrtcs/ayes he, J baue already chofcn my ofHcer,aDd what was he ? ForfooiH,a great Arithmctitlon, One ^'//rAWC*i«/>«?,a Floientine, A fellow aJraofl dambd in a faire wife , That neuer iet a fquadrcn in the Held, Nor the deuifion of a Bactell knowc^,

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I r// / rcmx^ Of KJtTKitiSJ

More chOT aSpinfter,vnleffc the booki{hThcorique,

Whcrc'ii the coged Coufuls can propofc

As mafterly as he : mcere prattle wjthout pradHfr,

Is all bis fouldier-ilijppc ; but he fir had thcclc6lion.

And 1, of whom his eyes had fccnc theproofc.

At RhfidgjyU C//>rw, and on other grounds,

Chriftian and Heathen, moil belcd,and calm*d.

By Debitor and Creditor,this Countcr-caftcr ;

He in good tHtif,mufi:his Lciucenantbe,

And I,God blcfle thcmarke,His Worfiiips Ancfcnt.

I^ocL By hcauen I rather would hauc bin bis hangman.

la. But there's no remedy, Tis the curfc of fcruicc, Prefirrmcnt goes by letter and affection. Not by the olde gradatjon.where each (econd Stood hciretoihcfirft: Now fir be JMdgc your fcl&< Whether I,in any iuft tcarme am a(Tigfl^ to lone the Moore.

/?#</. I would not follow him then.

la. O firjContcnt you, I follow him to ferue my turnc vpon b^m, Wecaiwot beal] maftcrs>nor all mai\er» Cannot be trucly followed,yoii fhall marke* Many a dutious and knee-crooking knaue. That doting on his owne obfeqiiious bondage, Wearcs out his time much like his malkrs AfTe, Fornoughc but prouender,and when hec's old caftiierdj Whip mcc fuch honcftknr.ues : Others there are, who trimd in formes. And vifTagcs of duty,keepc yet their hearts. Attending on themrdues,ar»d throwing But flicwcs of feruice on their LosAb, Doc well thriuc by 'cm, And when they hauelin'd their coatcs. Doc thcmfelues homage, Tbofc fcilowcs haue romeiculc.

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the (iS^^oore ofVcnxcc.

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AwJ focKa one doc I profcflc my fdf c, — »- fw fir.

It i$ as Aire as you are Raderigc^

Were I the Moore,! would not be lago i

In following him,l foHowbut my felfe.

Heaucn is my iudge,not I,

ror loue and duty ,but fecming fo.

For my peculiar cod*

For when my outward a^on doestkmonftrate

The natiue a6^, and figure of my heart.

In complement cxccrnc.tis not long after*

But I will weare my heart vpon my {IcettCt

For Doues to pccke ar,

I am not what I am.

RoeL What a full fortune does the thicklips owe^ If he can catry'et thus ?

la, Callvp her father, Rowfc hira,makc after him, poyfon his delight, Proclaimchim in the ftrccte.incerrfe her Kinlnocn, And cho/hc in a feitile cHcnatc dwell, plague him with flycs • tho that his ioy be ioy. Yet throw iiich changes of vcKation our. As it may loofe fom*' colour.

M Here is her fathers Houfe, He call aloud.

/«!, Doc with like timerous acccnt,and dire ydl^ As when by night and ncgligcncc,thc fire Is fpied m populous Citties.

RoJi, What ho, 5r4^tfw/r<?;Seignior Brahantio^Cf^

la, Awakc,whatho,ffrrt^<«»f», Thccues,ihccucs,thecucs .* Lookc to your houfc,you D aught er,and your bags, Theeues,thceues»

l&xshiviisoatawirtdoxv,

Srah, What is the reafon of this terrible fummons ? What is tlic matter there ?

Red, Seignior,ts ail your family within^ la. AreaildooreJockts?

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Brak Why .wherefore askc you this ?

//»/. Zounds fir you arc robd , for fharae put on your gown? , Your heart is burft,you hauc loit halfcyour foulc ; Euen no w^vcry now^a!i old blackc R'Mti Is tupping your white Ewe; arire,arifc. Awake the fnortingOtizcns with thcBeU, Or elfe the Di^icll will make a Grandfirc of you,arifc I fay.

Bralf. What,haue you loft your wits ?

Rod, Uoi} reucrcud Seignior,doeyoukrtow my voyce? .Sra* Not I,what are you?

Rod, My ndimc IS Rodcri^o.

Bra* The worfe welcome, I haue charged thec,nQt to haunt about my dorcs. In hoiicft platnencflcjthouhaft heardmc lay My daughter is not for thce,and now in madnes, Being full of fiippcr,and diftempering draughts, Vpon malicious brauery,doft thou come Toftartmyquict?

Rod, Sir,fir,fir.

Sra, But thoumuft npcdes be fure My fpirit aiid my place hauein them power, To make this bitter to thee.

Rod. Patience good fir.

Bra, What, tellft thou mc of robbing? this »$ fTww, My houfe is not a graunge.

Rod, YAoik £^riuc Brahantiff, In fimple and pure foule I come to you,

lag* Zouns Sir,you are one of thofc, that willnot ferue God, if ihcDeuill bid you. Becaufewecomctodoeyoufcruice,you thinkc we arc Ruffian$,youlc haue your daughter couered with a Barbary horfc ; y oulc haue your Nepncwcs ncy to you^youle hauc Courfers *or Coufens,and lennits for lermam.

Bra, What pi ophane wretch art thou ?

l(tg. I am one fir,that come to tell you, your daughter, and the Moore,are now making the Bcaft with two backs.

Bra, Thouarc avillaine*

lag. You arc a Senator.

Bra.

'the Moore (?/*^ Venice • u,

Bra* This chou fbalc anfwcr,! koow thee ^aderf^a. }i^o

Rod* Sir,I wilIanrwcranythiog;BucIbeCeechyoU| z^?^

If flic be in hercharobfCjor your houfe. Let loofe on me th c lufticc of the ftate, For this dclufion.

Bra, Strike on the tin(!er, Ho : Ciue me a caper^call vp all tny people : This accident is not vnlike my drea me, Beleefe of it opptcfles mc already : Light I fay,Ughr.

/<7^. Fatewell/orlmuftleaueyou, It fecmes not raeetc, nor wbolefooQe to my pate^ To be produc'd,as if I ftay I ftiall Againfl the Moore, for 1 doe know the (late. How cuer this may gaule him with Tome checke^ Cannot with fafcty caft him,for hce*s imbark'd* With fuch loud reafon^to the Opres warres* Which cuen now (lands tn a^^that for their foules* Anotherofhi$fathoiue,they hauc noc Toleade their bufineflTe^m which regard^ Tho I doe hate liim, as I doe hcUs paines. Yet for necefltty of prcfent life , I muft (hew out a fl3g,and figne oflottey Which is indeed but iignc,that you fliall furely Findchim.* lead to the Sagittar^etaifed fearcb^ And there will I be with him. So farewell.

Bxff. Enter Barbantio in his ftigh ^omH^attdjmwtts mth TorthiS,

Bra, It is too true an euill,gone fhe is. And what's to come,of my dcfpifed time. Is nought but bitternelTe now Rod^rigc, Where didft thou fee her; Ovnhappygirle, With the Moore fai(%thou> who wouldbe a father^ How didft thou know twas (he ? O thou decetue(( me Paft thought ; vvhat faid iljc to you? get more tapers^

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Raifc all my Vtndtcd, arc tKey married ihinkc you I

«o^. Truclylthinkcthcywc ^, , ,

Brd. O htau«i,Kow got flic out?0 ttcafon of the blood; Fathers from hence ,truft noc your Daughters minder, ' By what you fee them a^,isth«rc notcharmes. By which the propcrry of yottch and iTjanhoo4 May bcabus'df haucyou not read Rikierip, Of £bmc fuch thing.

Eod, I ha ue fir.

Br4, Call vp my brother ; O that you had had her. Some one way,fomc another; doe yon know Where we may apprehend hcr,and the Moore ?

AW. 1 ihinke I can difcouer h»m,if you pieafe To get good guard,and goc along with me.

Bra. Pray leadc mc on.a t euery he ufe lie call, I may command atmoft ; get weafont ho. And raife fome fpcciall Omcers of night : On good RoeUrtp^Wc defcruc your payncs. Exennt,

Enter OthcWo.l^^o^Oftd attendants wtth Torches,

I A, Tho iii the trade of warre,! haiie flaine men. Yet doe I hold it very ftufc of Conference. To dee no contriu'd raurrhcr; I lacke iniquity Sometimes to doc me feruicet nine or ten times, I had thought to haue icrk'd him licrc, Vnderthe ribbes.

0th. Tijj better as It is.

Jag. Nay,but he prated, AndTpokc fuch fcuruy,and proiiokingtearmes AgainH your Honor,that -with tlie little godlineffe I haue, 1 did full hard forbeare him : but I pray fir. Arc yon faft manicd ? For be fare of this, Thac ihcMagnificoismachbcloucd, And haih in hiseffe6.aYoycepottnci'"^n, As double as the D ukcs , he will diuorccyoUt Or put vpon you what reftraint^and grecuancc. That law wiiKall hismight coinforcc it on.

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Oth, Lcthimdochlsfpite, My TcruJccs whirfi I haucdone tl^c Seigiiicwic , Shall out tongue his complaints, tisyct lo know. That boatting is an honour, I (hall provulgatCjI fetch my life and brin*'. From nDcn of rcyall height, and my denicrrits. May fpcake vnbonnited to as proud a fortune As this that I ha«c reach*d ; fpr know Iaif§^ But that Howe the gentle i)#/arwo»^, I would noc,my vnhoufcd free condition Put into circucnfcription and confine For the fcas worth, £«/rrCafrio whh lights. Of ens.

But looke what hghts come yonder. atui toichts.

J A. Thcfc are the raifed Father and bis friends, You were beft goc in ;

Oth. Not 1,1 mud be found. My parts,my Title^and my pcrfc6l foulc. Shall manifeft me rightly ; it is iliey, 32

la. By /<ww I thinke n®.

Oih, ThcfcruantsofthcDukc,andmyIciutenant, The goodncffc of the night vpon yow triends WhatisthcnevMes* '

Caf, The Duke docs grectc you Gcnerall, And lie requires youf haft,poft haft appearance, Euenonthcinftant.

Oth, What's the mattcrthinke you:

Caf, Somctliingfrom Oprfs.ns I maydiuinc. It is a buhncfll of ibme hcate, jhcGallcycs Haue fent a dozen frequent mcffengers

This very night, at one anothets hcelcs ; +

And many of the Confuls rais'd,anJ met. Arc at the Dukes already ; vou haue bin hotly cald for

WhaibcingnotatyourlcKigfogtobcfound. *

The Senate fent abouc three feuerali qudh Tofearchyouour.

Oiht Tis well lam found by you,

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lie fpeni a word here in the houfc,and goc with you. C*/ Auoci^nt.vvhat makes he here ? !a. Faith he to night.hath boordcd a land Carrick .► If it proue lawfull prizchcc's made for cuer. 52 Caf, Idoenotvnderlland.

Ja. Hcc's married, Caf. To who?

£i»frr/Brabantio,Ro<Icrigo,^WofA«'^ with r$fbtg tmdweafons.

la. Marry to Come C apta'ine, will you goc ?

+ 0th, Ha,withwho?

Caf. Here comas another rroupe to feckc for you.

la. It is Brabantio yGzn^xzW be aduifdc, He comes to bad mtcnr.

Otk, Holla,ftand there;

Fod. Seignior, it is the Moore.

Cra, Downe with him theife,

la. You RodsrigOt Come {ir, I am for you.

0th. Keepe vp your bright i'w0rds,for the dew will ruft em* Good Seignior you (liall more command with ycares Then with your weapons.

Bra. O thou foule thccfc,whcre haft thou ftowed my daughter ? Dambdas thoil art, thou haftinchanted her. For lie referre me to all thing of fcnfe. Whether a nrwide i'o tcndcr,faire, and happy, Sooppofite to marriage,thatfhe flhund ey, The wcakhy cuiled darlings of our Nation,

Would cuct hauc (to incurre a general mocke ) Runne from her gardage to the footy bofome Offuch a thing as thpu ? to fcare,noc to delight. Such an abufcr of the world, a pra(Si:ifcr Of Arts inhibited, and out of warrant ? Lay hold vponhim,if he doe refift, S ubdue him at his perill.

Oth. Hold your hands: JJoth you of my inclining and the reft.

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Were It my Qu. to ngJitJ Hiould houcknowne it, e-h

Without a prompccr, where will you tliat I goc. And aniwertbis your cl^arge ?

Bra, Toprifon till fit time Of La w,and court* of direjft-Seifion, Call thee toanfwer,

Oih, What ifl doe obey, HowmayihcOukebetherewulilEarisficd, as

WbofcMeflcngcrs arc hecrcaboittjny fide, Vpon fomeprefent bufintift of the State, To beate me to him.

Officer. Tis true moft worthy Seignior,

The Duke's in Councell,ind your noble feife, 52

I am dire is fcnt for.

Bra» How ? the Duke in Councell ? In this lime ofthc night ? btlng him away,

Mine's avim idle caufcjthe Duke himfelfe, se

Or any of my Brothers of the State, Cannot butfeclc this wrong,a$twere their owne. For ifluch n6>ions,may hauc paflage free, Bondflaucs,and Pagans,fhal our Statefnven be. Exeunt.

Enter Duki andSenotorSj Jet at a Table with tight s IliL

and Atte9iiit»ts,

Dtiki* There is no Compofition in thefe newes, That giues them credit.

1 Sena, Indecde they arc difprcportioned. My letters fay,a hundred and feuen Gallies,

D«. And mine ahundrcd and forty,

2 Sena. And mine two hundred : But though ihcyiurape not on a iuft account, A? in thcfe cafes,wherethey aym'ci reports, Tis oft with difference,yet doc they aii confirme A Tttrkt/h fleete,and bearing vp to Ciprejfe.

T>u. Nayjitispoffible enough to iudgcment: I doe not fo fecure me to the error. But the mayne ArticlesI doe approue

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In fearcfull fcnfc. Enter d Mtjfmier.

Ofte i^tkiff. What ho, what ho, what ho ?

Sailar. A mcffenger from the Galley.

Du. Now,dKbii(incffe?

Sailor, The TWri^'/?' preparation makes for jR-^*^/, So was 1 bid report herc,to the lUte.

Du. How fay you by this change ?

1 S<fta. Thiscaunotbcbynoafiaycfrcafon— Tis a Pageant,

To kecpc vs in falfe gaze : when wc confidct 2(\ The importanc y oiCjprt^to the Tmkf :

And let our fclucs againe,but vndcrrtand. That as it more conccrncs the Ty-rke then Rbodtty So may he with nnorc facile qucrtion beate it.

Du. And in all confidence, hec's not for Rhodes,

Officer, Here is more ncwes. Enter a \, Mefenger,

Mef, The 0/M»?/>*/,rcueT cud and gracious, Steering with due coUrfe,tovvard tiic Ifle o{RhodeSi 36 HsuctUcveinioyntedwithanafter flcctc

+ 37 Of ^o.raiIc,and now they doe rcflcrinc

Theit backward comTc,heaiing vvithfranke appearance Tbcir purpofcs towards C^/jwj^: Seignior Afo»tA»a, Your iculty -and mod valiant' fcn^itor,'. With bis free duty recommends you thus. And praycs you to bt- leeuc him.

Du. Tis ccazinc then fotCjfpreffgy Marctts Laccicos is not here in Town*.

I Sena. Wecsuo-^mFlarewe,

Du. Write from vs,vv»ll) him poft,poll haft difpaich;

£«/^r Brabantio,OtheUo,Roderigo, lagOjCaffio^ Defdeniona^ff^ Ojf/ar/. 1 Sena. Here cofnes^r4^<»«/o and the valiant ^*(>l*. Du Valia ni OtheUo,\i/c muft (Irauc ioiploy you, A^^mH the genera)! tncmy Ottaman\ I lid MOifcc yoti.welcoine gentle Seignior,. Wc lackey out counlcll, ajid youi- helps to night.

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Bra» So did I yours,good yourGrace pardon mc. Neither my plac«,nor ought 1 heard of bufinefte Hath rais*d me frvm my bcd^nor doth ibc gencrall care Take any hold of mc,for my particular griefcs. Is oflb floodgate and orebcaring nature^ se

Tha* it engluts^nd fwallowes other forrowes^ And it is fliiltt rdfc.

Dm, Why,what's the matter?

Bra, Mydaughtcr,OmydaughtCi.

jia. Dead?

BrM, I to me.'

She is abusM^oIne from me and corrupted , 6o

By fpels and medicines, bought of moumebancks. For nature fo prepofteroudy to crrc, e*

Sauncc witchicran could not.

Dtt, Who ere he be,tbac in this fcule proceeding Hath thus brguild your daughter of her fclfc. And you of hcr,the bloody bookc of Law, Tou (ball your rc]fe,rcad in (he bitter letter, es

After its ownc fenfe,tho our proper fonnc Stood in your a£lion.

Bra, Humbly I thankc your Grace ; Here is the man,this Moore^whom now it fecmci^ Your fpcc iail mandate^for the State aftaircs 72

Hath hither brought.

j^lL Wcarcvcryrorryfbi'c,

JDu, What in your ownc part can you fay to this ?

Bra. Nothingjbut this is Co,

Oth. Moft potcntjgriue,and rcucrcnd Seigniors, le

My very noble and approoucd good maiftcrs ; That I hauc taiie away this old mans dauglitcr. It is moil true : truc,Ihaue married her. The ^cry head and from ofray offending, so

Hsth this extent no more. Rude am I in my (pcech. And little bleli with the fei phrafe of peace. For fit)cc thefe armes of mine had feuenyearcspich. Till now fomc nine Moonc* wafted.they hauc ^ $'4 s^

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Thctr dsareft aflion in the tented field,

Aoij littleofthis great wovid can I Cpeake^

More then pcrcaines to fcatc of broyle, and batlaile,

88 And therefore little fhail I grace my caufe.

In fpeaking for my fclfe;yet by your gracious patience,

J will a round vnuarnifh'd tale deliuer.

Of my whole courfeof loue,wliatdrug5,what charmes,

52 What conjuration ^and what mighty Magicke,

(For fuch proceedings am I charg'd withall ) 1 wonne his daughter.

Bra. A maidcnneuerboldoffpirit. So (till and quiet, that her motion

96 Bhifbtatherfelfc : andihe in fpire of nature.

Of ycares,ofCoiintrey,crcdiLt,euery thing, To fall tn loue with what fhefear'd to looke on f It is a iudgemcnt maimd,and mod imperfe£l,

wo That will confefle pcrfe6lion,fo would erre

Againfi all rules of Naturc,and muft be diiueii.

To finde out pradlifcs of cunning he ii.

Why this (hould be, I therefore vouch againe,

That vvitl^ fome mixtures powetfuU ore the blood.

Or with fome dram coniuf'd to this cffc^.

He wrought vpon her.

Dh, To youth this is no proofe. Without more ceitaine and more oucrt teft,

lofi Thcfe arc thin habits,and poorc likelihoods,

Ofmodcrne fecmin"s,you prefcrre againft'him.

I Scntt. Bur Or^(?//tf fpeake. Did you by indirect and forced conrfes, "^ Subdue and poifon this young maidcs afeiflions ?

Or came it by requeft.and fuch fairc qucrtion. As foulc to foule affoordeth >

Oih. Idoebcfcechyou, Send for the Lady to the Sagitcar, And let her fpeakc of me before her father ; "^ Ifyou doe findenic foule in her report,

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Vtt, ^k:ic\\ Defdemom)?\i\\2.x. Exit two or three.

Otj). Ancient conduct thenr»,you beftkaow che place ; And till (lie comt^zs fahhfull as to hcauen, ^

So iuftly to your grauc cares i'leprefcnr. How I did thriuc in this faire Ladyes ioue, Andilieinmhie,

Dft. Say n Othello.

Oth, Her Father loued me,oft inuitcd me, '^s

Still qucflioned tnt the rtory of my life. From yearc toycareithe battailcs^fciges/ortuncs Thatlhaucpaft:

] ran it cbi oughjcuen from my boyifh dayes, Toth' very mcmpm that he bade mt tell it , Wherein I fpake of moft difadrous chiinces. Of mooulog accident of flood and field ; of hcirc-bvcadch fcapes ith immincot; deadly breach ; of being taken by the infolent foe,* And ^o^ to flauery,and my redemption thcBc*, And with it all my trauelSs Hiftorie j W herein of Antrces vaft,and Deferts idle, ^^

Rough quarricjjvccks and hiIs,whofe.hcads touch hcauen. It was my hent to fpeake/uch was the ptoccifc : And of the C4»wW/,that each other cate; The j^fjthropopha^fe^&v)^ men wkofe heads ^^

Doe grow beneath their fhoulders : this to heare, Would Defdemona feriouHy incline; But ftiil the honfe affaires would draw her thence. And eucr as flic could with haft difpatch, ^-w

Shec'd come agame,and with a greedy eare Deuoure vp my difcourfc; which I obferuingj Tookc once a plyant hourc,and found good meanes To drriw from her a prayer of earneii hcarr^ is-z

That I would alimy pilgrimage dilate, Whereot by parcel! fhc had fomething heard, Bi« not intent iiicly,! did confenr. And often did beguile hcc of her rearer .

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when I ditifpeakc of fome difuelfed f^ro.ikc

Thai my youth fuffercd t my ftory beiug done;

She gaue me for my pa'mesa world offighcs;

She fworc Ifaith tvvas ftiange^twas pafiing ftrangc \

Twas pittifulljtwas wondrous pittifiill ;

She wifVit fne bad not heard it,yct ^\\c. vvifht

That Kcaucn had made her fuch a nian : (be thanked mc.

And bad mc,ifl had a frier.d ilunt Icucd her,

I ihould but teach him how torcl) \x\y ftory,

And that would wo^e her. Vpon this hcaic I fpakc*

She lou'dmc for the dangers I had ^^lCu

And I loiui her that fi^ie did pitty them.

This oncly is the wkchcwft 1 hauc vs'd ;

Here comes the Lady,

Lcthcrwitncffeit.

Effff >- Defdemona J ago/»fi th< reji,

Dh, I thJnkc this talc would winn-.y daughter to, -.- - Good Bra^antio,td.\ic vp this mangled matter at the bcft. Men doe their broken weapons tathcrvfcj Then their bare hands.

Bm. I pray you hcarc her fpeakc. If fhe confeiTe that fhe was halfe the wooer, Deftruftionlitconme.ifmvbadblatr.c Light on the mar. Come hither genikmifireiTe : Doc youpcrceiucin all this noble company, Where nioftyou owe obedience?

Def, My noble father, T doe pcrceiuc here a dcuidcd duty - To YOU I nm bound i'o! life tind education. My lite and education both doc iearnc mc How to rerpc<5tyou,you are Lord ofal! my duty, 1 am hiiherioyour daughtci , But h.ccrc's my husband : And fonjuchduty asmv mothcc rhewcd Toyou, preferring you before her father* So much ! challenge, that ImaypvofpiTe, J?ueLo thcMo.or? my Lord,

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Bra, Godbu'y,lha done : Plcafc ityourGracc,onto the State affaires ; 1 had rather to adopt a ciwld then get it ; Come hither Moore j

I here doe giue thccthat,wkh all my heart /ss

I would kccpc from thee : for your fake lewd/, ^

lamgladatfoule, I hauc no other child, m

For thy cfcape would teach me tyranny. To hang clogs on em,I haue done my Lord,

D». Let me fijeake like your rclfc,and lay a fentcncc V/hich as a greele or ftep may hcipe the/e louers

Into your fauour. *

Wl>en remedies are paft,thc griefcs areendcd,

By feeing the worft^which I ate on hopes depended.

To mournc a mifcheifc that is paft and gone, eo4

Isthtncxt way to drawmorc.niifchiefe on ;

What cannot be prefcru'd when fortune takes»

Patience her iniury a mockery makej. jl, i t

TherobM that fmilcs.rteales fon>niU^ .M the thiefe, ^^^

He robs himfdfc,that fpenihon briag t-'*^ S''*^^*^*

Sr4. So Ice the r^ri^f, of quality^ '"^gwic. We lofc it not fo \ott\i as * '

He bearcs the feni

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That the ku« d l»art «i„, „f ^^^ ^ = "« "« •

Bcfcech you now,to the aftvMi-*,^^ ^,,^ ^^c

!>«. TlK 7>^-4' withmort .^;(St"^'"^ niakesfor Otro' ■ Othelk.ihc rouiiudc of the place, ^J^-^S''*"'' ^° y*'"^^"'^ ti>o wc haue there a fubftitutc of moft alio ^""'^;5"'^y.yct opi„ion,a fo. ueraignc miitrcfre of c{fcas»throw« T^^ f^ ^^X" on yt>u;you muft therefore bee content to flubia ^ ^ ^^ °^ X®"'" n^wfor- ^^ tcneijWith this more ftubbornc and b"°"^ "Pcdition;

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Oik, The tyrant cuitome moft great Senators, Hath made ihz Hinty anJ ftcck Cooch of warre, M^ thrkc drJufen bed ot'dovvne 1 1 doe agnize A na^urall and prompt alactky ^ I find(i w hardneffcjaiid vvocld vndgriralf e This prcfcnt warres agais^ft the Ottamifes, Mof^hurably thcrcfor«r,bendingtoyourSca£e, 1 craue fie difpoiition for my wife, Due reference of place znd exhibiiion, Wh ich fuch accomodation ? and bcfort As leucls with her brtcding.

1>«. If you plcafcjbee'c at her fathers,

Bra. Iknothaueitfo,

0(k Nor I,

Defd. Nor I J would not there rcfidc. To put my father in impatient thoughts, «»uu., • "^'Vhiseye: cnofl gracious Duke, Andict me hnde » ,, ^ ^ oracious eare,

Du. VV hat would yol*?^"^ ^-' "^

Vef, Thatldidlouethe.*. .

My downe right violence and fcornev^j.^^ ^.^^^

May trumpet to the vyorld .- "JV 1^«rr^^p^^^^^^^

Fuen to the vimolt p\calurc o\ my L<^ ^ j-^.^^y^ ^

I faw Othelhes viflagein his minde, ■ ^^ ^ »

And to his Honors,aridhis valianP"^^'

Did I my foulc and forjCuncs.cor^f^:'^•^^^

Wo thatdcere Lords,if 1 be left bel. f|^"^ ^

A Mothcofpeacc,and he goe to th" ^'^ *

The rites for which I loue him,nrc^ ' ' ._ 1 • n ii <• _,«ir! o waire,

^■'u-^',^"'lr'"'T '^^i^'t>ereftme.

Bv hii dcave abfcnce,lctmc ^' ^ ^ , .r T • '1''^; port.

OrA. Your voyces \^orr^,^^^^^ ^.^^

Haueafrccway Ithere^^^-^^f.^^^.^ ^^j^^j^

lopknicthcpalhtofrr-^^^^^ ,^J

Nor CO comply with h.;,^y^^pp^^^^^^

-ate^the young affciSts

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Xnnny iefuo£^,tnd proper fatisfaflion,

But CO be r?ee and bounccous of her mind.

And hcaucn defend your good foulcf that you ihinkt

I will your ferious and good bufineffe feast, 26s

For (lie is with me; —no, when light-wingd toyc«.

And feathci'd Cupid foylcs with wanton <sulncflcj

J4y fpeculatiue and a^iue inftruonents.

That my difoortSjCorrupc and taint my bu(in50*c, 27?.

Let hufwiues make a skellct of my Helmc,

And all indigne and baCe aduerfities.

Make head againtt my reputation.

Du, Be it ,as you fl^all pviuatcly determine, 276

Either for ftay or going,the affaires cry haft. And fpcede muft anrwer,you muft hence to nighr*

J)§fd, To night my Lord ?

Du, This night.

Oth, With all my heart

Vh, At ten i'the morning h«TC wee) mcetc againc» 230

Othflhflcaue Covnc oificcr bchindj, And he (hall our Commi(Tion briag to you. With fuch things clfe of quality or rcfpeiS^, Asdothconcerneyou. Z84

Oth, Pleafe your Grace^my Ancient, A man he is of honcfty and truft. To hb cop.ucyance I afllgne n>y wife. With what cUe needeful! your good Grace {Iiallthmkc, To be fen: after me. zss

Vu* Lee it befo: Good night to cucry one.and noble Seignior, Vf YCfvU,: no delighted beauty bcke. Your Ton in law i> fairc more faitc ihon bUckc,

I Sena. Aduc brauc Moore ,v(c Di^«w«^ well. 292

Lra, tooke to her Mooie.haue a quicke eye to fee. She has decriu'd her father,may doe thee, ExeUM*

Oth, My life vpon her faith : honeft laji^o. My De/^mofui muQ I Uaue to tbrc, Z9t;

I prcediccic: thy wife atwadon her.

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A\id bring hct after in the bcft aduantage ; Come Dtfdtmon»^\ hauc but an hoiirc 300 ofloiic,ofvvorldlymattcrs,nnddirf£tion. To fpcnd witii ihcc,\vc niuA ob<y the time.

UtA, l*l»* Exit Moore AtiAXyt^^tvciOTAt

J AT, \V hat Caicft thou noble heart t ntd^ What will I doc thinkcll thou ? Ia9. Why goe to bed and flccpc. Red, I will incontinently drownc m^' fclfe. Ug. We1I,if thou docft, I {hill ncucr Jouc thee after ic, S08 vVhVjthou filly Gentleman.

k»d. It is fillincflc to liue,when to Ike is a torment, and then we haue a prefcriptionjtodyc wlien death is our Phyfition;

Ug, Ihalook'd vpon the world for foure times feucnycafes, and fince I cou'd diftinguifh bctvvecnc a bcii»efit,and an iniuryj nc- uer ft)und a man that knew how to louc himfelfc ; ere I would fay Iwoulddrowne myfeJfe, ft)r theloucof a Ginny Hen, I would change my humanity with a Baboone. 320 Kod, what fl^ould I do M confclTc it is my Chamc to be fo fond,

but it is not in my vcrtuc to amend it.

lag. Vcrtue ? afig, lis in our fdues, that wcc arctHus, oi thus, 3^'^ our bodies are gardensjto the which our wills are Gardiners^fo that if we will plant Nettles,or fow Lctiice,fet Ifop,and weed vp TirtlCj Tupplyitwith oneg«nderofhcarbes,ordiftraftit wiihmany; ei- 328 iher to haue it ftcrrill with Idlencffe^or manur'd with Induftry,why the pnwer,and corrigible Aathorityofthis, lies in our wilU. If the ballance otour Hues had not one fcalc ofreafon,to poife another of 332 Icnfuality; the blood and bafcneflc of our natures , would coiidu£l vs to moll preporterous concluflons. Buc wee haue reafon to code our raging iB©iions>our carnal! lHng$,our vnbittcdlurts ; whcrcoC I take this, that you call louc to be a fc€t,or fyen. Rod. h cannot be. 3*0 Jag. h is mcerlyalulVof the bIood,and apcrmiflion ofthewill:

Comc,bcamfn; drownc thy felfc ? drowneCats and blinde Pup- pies ; I profcife me thy friend^ and I confeflc me knit to thy defer- uing, with cables of perdurable toughneflfe •, I could ncuer better fleede thee then now. Putijioivey in thy purfe ;foUoY^thdc v/arres,

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dcfcatcthyfauoufwithanvfurp'dbeardj I fay, put money in thy purfir. It cannot be, that DefdewanA (houW long continue her lone vnto the Moore, — puc money in thy purfe,— nor be to her; it \va ^ a violent commencement , and thou Hwlt fee an anfwerable fcqiie - ffiratiou :put bucmoneyinthypurfc.-—ThcfcMccrcs arc change- able in their wills: — fill thy purfe with money. The food that to him !iow, is as lufhious as Locufts.fhall be to him fhortly a$ acerbc i»5 the Colloquintid*. When (bee is fated with his body , ihcc will findc the error of her choyce; (b<e muft baue change, fliccmuft. Therefore put money in thy purfc : if thou wilt nccdcs damme tnyfclfc, doe it a more delicate way then drowning; make all the money thou canft. Iffandlimony, and a frailc vow, betwixt an erring ^<«r^4r/4»,and a fuper fubtle f^tKctiatt jbenotioo hard for n^y v,its,and all the tribe of hell,, thou rtiaitenioy her ; therefore makic money, -— a pox a drowning,tis cleane out of the way i fecke thoii rather to be hang'd in compaifing thy ioy,thcn to bee diowned, and 20C without her,

Rtd^ Wilt thou be faft to my hopes ?

fa^, Thouartfurcof me—- goe, make money— 1 hauotold tbec often.and I tell thee againe, and againe, 1 hate the Moore , my caufc is hartcd,thine has no Icffe reafoB,lei vs be communicatiue in our reucnge againft him ; If thou canil cuckold him,tl-.mi doeft thy felfc a plcafure^and me a fport. There art many euc4*ts ui the womb ofTime,which will be deliuercd. Traucrce.go, prouidc thy money, \\'C will haue more of this to morrow, Adiuc.

Rad^ Where fliall we mcetc i*di morning.

/«f. At my lodging.

Rod. I'le be with thee berimes.

/4£. Go to,farcwcll : -— dec you beate Rodtrigo ?

Red. what fay you?

lag, Nomorcof drowning,doeyoabeare?

Radt lamchanii'd.

Exit Roiirigo.

Jjg. Goe to,farewell,put money enough in your purfc: Thus doc I cucr make my took my puric: For Tminc owne gaiii'd knowledge fhould prophanc, If I would tinae expend with fuch a fnipe, B W for my fpart aatJ profit : I hate the Moore,

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Atvi it is thought abroad^that twixtmy flicctcs Ma's doitcmy ofiicc; I knownot^if't be true— • Yet I ,for mccrc Aifpition m that kind,

39is Will Joc^as iffor furay : he holds mc well,

Tiic better fhall my puipofe worVe on him. Cajiios a proptr nian,!et me fee now. To get thispIacc,aod to make vp nny will, A double knauery — - how,how, - — let mc fee. After iortxQim^^iozhnitOthfl'ois earc. That he i« too familiar vvjth his wife ; He has aperfon and a fniooth djfpofc. To be fi»f|J«<3:ed,tra)an'd to nnake women falfc i The Moore a free and open nat arc too. That thinkes men hone(\that but Tecmcs to be To : And will as tenderly be led bit'h nofc — as Afles arc ;

4V6 I ha'Cjit is ingcnder*d ; Hell and night

Muft bring this monftrouj birth to the worlds light.

Exit,

Sccena u

EBSwlAoTii^mo^GefferfWi of Cypres^i/^ mo eiher GentUnun^

Afontmh.

yj'^W^i from the Cspc can yon difccrnc at Sea ?

1 Cent. Nothing at aii,it is as high wrought fioodj t I cannot twixt the haucnand the inaync Dcfcry afaiie.

Mon. Me thinkes the Wind docs fpeake aloud at land, AfuHcr blaft ne'rcfliookc out Battlements.* Tfic fu ruflRand fo vpon the fca*

Wiui libbtj of OakCjWhcB the huge mouataiae m?$ It,

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On hold the monies, — What fliall wc he«rc oT tbii ?

a Cent. ArcgrcgaiionofthcTWri^//5tFlecte: For doc but ftaivJ vpon che banning Giore, +

The thidmg billow i'eemcs lo pelt the cloudes, 72

The wiiide lliak'd Turge, vvith high and moiiArouf oisyne, Scemes to caft watcr^on the burning Beare, And quench the guards of th*cuer mcdpok,

1 Qcucr did, like niolciUtion view, re

On the inchafcd flood,

Mw, IfihattlicTWiyJl'Flcetc Ue not in{heUcrM,and cmbayed^they arc droVrii'd, k 13 ioQpofTiblc they beaie itouc^

Enttratkird GtHtltmam,

5 GcHf, Newc$LoEds,yourwarrcs arc done t The dffpcratc Tempeft hath fo bangM the Tjwj^e, Thai ttKtr dcfigncment hahs :Anothcr ftiippc of fTwwhath fccne A grecuou? vvracke and fufferancc On moft part of the Flccte.

il/«M. How,is this true?

3 GtfU. The flVippe is hccrc put in i A Veronc^, Michael Cajpo^ Leiuteuant to the warlike Moore OthelU^ Isc<«ne aftiore : the Moore bimfclfc at Sca^ And is in full Comnniflion here for Cypres^

Mm» I am glad on't,ii$ a worthy Goucrnour,

} Gttn. But this fainc C«/y/>,tho iie fpcakc of con»f»rt, Touching the Twki^ lofle,yct lie lookes fadly, 32

And prayes tlie Moore be i*3fc,for they were parted, VV itb foulc and violent Tcnipelt.

Mttt* Pray Hcaueo he be ? For I haucferud him^ofid the man commands

Like a full Souldier; 3e

Lets to the Tea l!de,ho, Aj vs"tU to fi?e the veficll that's come in,

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As w> throw out ear eyes for braue Othtlh.

tf 5 (7tf»f. Come , lets doc fo,

Foreuery minute is cxpc^ancy

Of r:ore arriuance, £»^«' Camo#

Trf/, ThanVcs to the valiant of this worthy Iflc, Thet lo approuethc Moore, and let the hcauens Glue him defence agiinft their ElcmemSj . V or I hauc loft him on a dangerous Tea.

Mw. Ishcwcllrtiipc?

C4, Kis Bark is Ibutly timberd.and hit Pilate Of very expert and approu d allowance, Tnercforc my hope's not furfcited to dcach. Stand in boldcure. Entat A Aiegetigit.

52 Mejf, AfiilejafailCjafailc.

Cdf. What noyfe?

Mfjf, The Towne is empty s,on the brow o'tb I'ea, + otand ranckes of people,and dif y cry a fayle,

t C*/' My hopes doe rtiape him for the guerncmcnt,

2 Gen. Theydce dilchargethell-iotofcourterte, O iir fti end a t ie afl:. y^Jh^t ,

Caf I pray you n« goeiorth. Ana giue vs truth,who tis that is arriu'd,

z Gtnt, Itlsalu ExH»

Men. But good Leiutcnant, Is your General), v/ju^d .

Cdf, Moft Fortunateiy,hc hath atchieu'd a maidc. That parragona dckripcion^and wild fame^ One that cxc^lls the biafoniog pens, 6if And in the cffentiall refturc of creation,

Docs bcarc all exccileney : -— now j, who hzi put In ? Enter ^, G^mUman.

2 Gsnt. risonc/4j*,ancie)»t todicGenerafl, He has had moil faaourcble and happy fpeedc, Tcmpcfis chemfclues^by Teas, and houhng windes, The g'Jttcrrd locks-and congregated fands. Traitors enfccrp€d;ro clog the guilclcflc Kceic, As hauing fence of beauiy,do omit Their common iiatur<::s,!ccting goe fafely by

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Mph, What is fhc >

Caf She that T fpoke of,oiir p,rc2t Captairs Gaptaiw, I eft ill the condu^ of the bold la£0, Whofc footing here anticipates our ihoiights A fennights (peedc — great J*Me OthtU* guard. And fwcll his faile. with thine ovvne powcrfuil breathy That he may blcffc this Bay with his tail (bippe. And fwift ly come to Defde?nonA*j armcs. so

£»f#rDcfdemona^Iago,Hmiir[a,WRodcngo» Giuc rcnewd fire, Toourextind^ed fpirits. And bring all C>^i^ comfort, — O behold The riches of ihc (hip is come afbofe. Yc men o^Cjfres^Xti her hme your knees t «*

Haile to thee Lady : and the grace of hcauen, B:forc,behinde thccjand on cuery hand, Enwheele thee round.

Vefd* I t'jankcyou valiant Cajfio : What tidings can you tell me of my Lord ?

Caf. Kc is notyct ai riucd,T>or know I ought. But that hee*s well^nd will be fhortly here.

Vcfd. O but I feare : — » how foft you company >

Caf. The great contention of the fea and skies ^^

Parted our feilowfliip •. bm harke,A faile.

3 Gent. They giuc their grcedng tat he Citudeli, This like wife is a friend.

Caf Sofpcakesthis.voyce,* Good Ancicnt,you arc wekoaie^wclcome MifliciTe, *^

Let it not g^all your patience,good fdg^. That I extend my ^nanners,t^$ my breeding. That giucs me this bold fiiev? of courtcfic.

lag. For would (be giue you fo much of her UpSy As ol hei tongue,fhe has bcftowcd on me, You'd haue enough.

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Def, Alaslfhcchasnofpccch* 70* Is^. I know too much ;

Ifindc it,ljfoc when I ha lift to flcepe, Mary,berorcyourLaclifiiip I gr«nt, She puts \ytT tong'ic ahttlc in her hearr. And chides with thinking.

Em, You ha lie tie caufc to fay fo, lag. Come on,Come on.you arc Pictures out adores: Bells m your Parlors : Wildcats in your Kitchins.* 712 Saiuts in your iniurics : Diuclls being offended :

Players in yonr boufwifery ; and houfwiuei in your beds. p«r^.r> O fie vpon thee flandcrcr.

lag. Nay /it is trucjor clfc I am a Tmkc^ 776 Vou rife to play , and goc to bed to vv orke,

£»»« You (ball not write my praiie. lag, No.letmenot. Vifd, Whatwouldft thou write ofjne. If tKou fbouldft praife me ?

lug, O ge ntic Lady ,doc not put m« to 'c, 720 For 1 am noihingif noi Criticall.

Dt[d. Come on,affsy . • there** one gone to the Harbor? Jag, IMadatru

J>tfL 1 am not merry, but 1 doe beguile 724 The thing 1 am,t>y feeming otherwife :

Come,how wouldft thou praife me?

2agt I am about it^but indeed my inuemioii Comes from my p ate,as birdlime does from freeie, 728 It plucks out bi ainc and ail : but my Mufe labors,

Andthusfheisdeliuer'd.' /

If (he be faire and wiiV^faireneiTc and wit; The one's tor vle,the ocher vfing it.

Defd. Wcl! praifdc t how if (he be blacke and witty ? lag, I f fhf be blacke,and thereto haue a wit, SJbee'lc tiiulc a wh)tc»tbati>»all her blacknetfc hit. Dtfd, WorLeandworfe, 136 Hm, How i f faire and foolifh?

lag. She neucr yet was fboUfhjthat was faire.

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Ltf. Thcfe arc oid parado*c5,to make Tooles Itugh i'che Alchoufe, 740 What mircrablc praifc haft thou for her > That's fbulc'andtoohfl*?

Jdg^ Therc*s none fofoulc,andfooli{h thereunto. Bat does foule prankes,which Fake and wiTc one;; doe.

"Ptfii O hcauy lgtiorancc,that praifcs the wordbcft : but what 14^ praife couldft thoU bcftow on a dcfcruing w'oman indeed ? one, that in the authority of hor merrks, did iulily put on th< vouch of Tcry malice it fclfe?

lug. She chatwa$ejaerfairc,and ncucr proud. Had tongue at will^and yet was neuer lowd, Ncucr iackt gok],and yet went neuer gay. Fled fro«n her wi(h,and yet fa-id,novw I may : ^sz

She thatbeing angrcd,her rcuenge being nigh. Bad her wrong ftay,and her difplealurc flye ; She that in wilcdomc,ncuer was To firaile , To change the Codftiead for the Salmons tailc. She that could thinke,and ne're difelofc her iirinde, ^

She was a wight,if cuer fiich wight were,

Def, To doe what?

lag. To fucklcfboles, and chronicle IruallBcere,

Def. O moft lime and impotent coucIuHon .• Doe not Icame of him Emilliajiho he be thy husbatid ; re^

How fay youC^/^ajishenotaitioft prophancandJibcrall Counfeliour?

CAf, He fpeakes homeMadam, yonmay rellinihim More in the Souldier thcp in the Scholler,

/*^. Hetakcs herbythepalmcjlwdlfedjwhrfperr as littlea les wcbbeas this will crtfnarc as great a Flee as Caffio, Ifmilc vpoq hcr,doc; I will catch youinyoor owne courtefies: you fay true, tis fo indeed. If fuch trickes as thcle^ftrip you out of your Leiute- nantry,it hadJjecnc better you had not rift your three fingcr>fo oft, which now againc,you are niojft apt to play the fir in : good , vrcH 776 kl(t,an excellent courted ; tis io indeed : yet againe, your fingers at your lips? Would they were ClUlcrpipesfor your fake.-— The Moore,] kuovv his Trumpet, T*umtttvitbm^ /so

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Enter OthcWoyand ^ttendantf^ C^f. Ti5 tru.'lvfo.

JDef. LcLs mcctchim,an<lrccrlue nim. C.i(. Loe,wlicrehcccnics. /8* Oth. Omy fsirc Warnotir,

Dcf Mydcarc Othflh. Oth, h ti^ucs iTJc wonder great as iny contcit, To fee you here before mc .• O tny loulcs ioy , if after eucry tempc{^, conwfuch calTneneiVe, 788 M"'y die \vinds blow,till they hauc wnkenffd tieath.

And let the hbourmg BarVe clime hills offcas, 0/7Wp«/High,andduck againeaslow, As hell's from Heauen : If it were now to dye, ;52 T'were now to be moft happy,fbr I fcare

My fou!c haih her content fo abfolute. That not another comfort, like to this Succeeds in vnknowne Pate, Dtf. The Heauens forbid. But that our loucs ?nd comforts (hould iiicreafe, Ev)en as our dayes doe growc.

Oii, Amen to that fweetc power, I cannot fpcakc enough of this, coutent. It rtops mc heerc,it is too mtJch ofioy : And this,and ihi»,the greatert difcord be, tktjkij[c.

That ere our hearts fhail make.

lag, 0,you arc well tun'd now. But vie fee downe the pegs,that mike this mufiquc, Ashonert as I am.

Oth, Com«jlet vstolheCaftle: \

204 Ncwes fi^icndsjour vwarres are done,the Tmkt artdrownd:

How doc our old acquaintance of the Ifle ; Honny,you (Itall be well defjr'd in Cy/>rpr; I haue found great Icue amongfl them : O my fwcctc, soa 1 prattle out of fafhion,and 1 dote.

In mine one comforts : I preethee good lafo^ Goe to the Bay,and diftmbarke my CoflFcrs j Bring thou the M»(ler to thcCiicadell j

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He is a good one,and his vvorthincfic.

Docs challenge much rcfpcdl : come DeJdciMmiy

Once more well met a t Cyprts. Exit,

Idg, Doc thou mectc me prefcntljr at the Habour: come hither. If thou bccft valiant ,as they fay, bafc men being ki louc, hauc then a Nobility in tlwir natures, more then is naciue to them -— lift me, the Leintcnam to night watches on the Court of Guard; firft I will tell thee,this Dcfdemona is dire(5\ly in loue with him.

Roii, With him? why tisnotpoflRblc.

/4^. Lay thy finger thus, and let thy foulebeinftrufled: marke me,with what violence fhe firft lou d the Moore,but for bragging, »nd telling her fantafticall lies; and wiUnicloue himitjil for pra- ting? let notthedifcrcctheaitthinkefo. Hcrcyemufibefed, and what delight (hall (be haue to look on the Diucll ? When the blood is made dull with the aA of fportjthere rtiould be iigaine to inflame it,andgiuc fa ciety a frefli appetite. Louelincs in tauour, fympnthy in ycares,manners and beautics;all which the Moore is dckdjuc in.- BOW for want of thefe requir'd conueniences , her delicate tendcr- neffc will finde it fclfe abus'd,beginne to hcauc the gorge, difrcJIifn and abhorrcihc Moorc,vcry nature will mftrnA her to it, and com- pel! her to fomerecondchoycc- now(ir,thisgrantcd,asitis amort: pregnant and vnforccd pofition, who ftands fo eminently hi thcde- grce of this fortune, as Cdfm does ? a knaue vtry voluble,no farder cbnfcionable/ hen w putting on the raccre forme of ciuill and hr nd- Crcroing,for the better compafling of his fait and hidden a ftc^fvi- ons: Arubilcft!ppcryki;auc,*fiodcroutofoccafions; that has an eye, can ftanipc and counterfeit the true aduantages neuer prefcnt thernfektes.5efides,thi" knaue is handi*ome,yong, and hath all thole requifices in him that folly and green mindcslook after; a peililent complcare knauc,and the woman has found him already.

Fo,i. I CO iinoi bcleeuc that m herjlliee's full cf mol\ blcR con- dition.

Im». Bleft figs end: the wine fticedriiikesismade of grapes: if flic had bcereblcft,fhe would neue- haue louM thcMooic. Dulft thou not lee her paddlc-wich thcpalme of his hand ?

^«/. Ycf.but that was but courtefie.

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ftory of luft and fbuk thoueht* . iHey mcc fo necrc with iWcir lipr, th»t ibcir breathes embrat'd Together. When tSefe mutualines (o mavnull the \vay,hand «t hiiid.comcs thcmainccxercifc^thc in- corporate conclnHon. But fir,beyourul'ilby mec,! hwebymi^^hc you fpom rVw/r# : watch you tonighc, foryoirc cominanti Tlclay't v[*on yoiifCafm knowe^ you not, Vic not be fane from you.do you findcromeoccafion to anger Crf//A>,c\thcr by fpeaking too loud, or tatncmghiidifciplincjor from what other caufcyoupleafc j whicb the tim« fhtU more f»uourabIy tniiiiftcr,

Red, Well. 2S0 Ug. Sirhe isralKafldretyiuddain in cbokr^nd haply withhi*

Trunchen may ftrike at you; prouokc htm that he may,tor eiicn out

of that,will I caufc thefc of Crfr^ to mMtiny , whofc qiiallification

flitll come into no true truft again* c,butl)y the difpiantJng oiCa/ttr.

So (hall you banc a Ihortcr ioumcy to your dcfircs by the mcane s ]

(bal tbenhaucto prefer them, & the tmpedimcm»tnoftprofitably/e-

mou'd, without which tWrc were no evpeiiatioo ofourjKofpcrity% Roi. 1 will doc this J \{ I c»n bring it to any opponunity* I Of. 1 warrant th«c,mccte nw by and by at the Cittadcil^Imuft

fetch his neceflarics afhorc, -— FurcweU. Rid, Aduc. Effft*

lag. That Cafsh loucs ber»I doe well bclccuc it ; 296 ThatflKloucshiin,tis apt and of great credit;

The Moore howbeV^that I indurchim not.

Is of a conftant,noble,!ouing nature;

And I d3Tcthinkc,hcelcpToneto DtJUemono^

A t^oft dccrc husband :r>ow I doc loue her too^^

Not o(\t of abfolute luft^tho pcraducnture,

I ftaod acct)untant for as great a fin.

But partly lead to diet my reuenge^

For that I doc fufpett the luftfuU Moore,

Harh leap'd into my f€ate,thc thought whereof

Doth like apoifonoasmincrallgiiawmyinwardSf

A nd nothing can,nor (liall content my foulc,

Till I am ciicn with him,wifc,for wife r

Or failing fo,yct that I put the Moor?,

At Icalt^iiuo a Icaloufie To ftrong,

That

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That Tudgtment cannot cure; which thifii^ to doc,

Tfthis poGrctTafliorrW/i^(r,whom I cruft,

For his quicke hunting,lland the putting on,

ric hauc out AiichirdCAfsia on the hip^

Abuic him to ti)c Moore,m the rankc gatbc

(For I fearc C4fsic,\\n\\ my nightcap to)

M?kf the Moore thankemr,lo«crae,and reward mc.

For makiiighimegrct^iriufly inA(r<r,

And pra(^iP.ng vpon his peace and quiet,

Eucn to iTiadnefle : t»* here,lHit yet cotifus'd,

Knauet ies plainc face is ncucr npcnc,till vs'd.

EkU, Enter a Gentleman rcaittt'^ a P rfc lamitticn . n.ii.

It is Othcl!»s p!ea(ure;nur noble and valiant Gcnerali,that vpon ccrtaine tidings now arr'ucd, imporiiag the mecte perdition of the Turk'fi' Flccte; that eucry man put himfelfe into trmniph;Somc to dance, lorne maVebonefires; each man to what fporr. and Re- uclf hismindc Icadeshim; forbeftdcs thefe bencficinJInewcs , it is the celebration of hi« Nuptiails .• So much was hit pJcafure fiiould bee proclaimed. AH Offices arc open, and therein full liberty, from thisprclVnt hourc of tiue, till the bell hath told cleuen. Heauen blclfe the Iflc of C^fr^x,and our noble General)

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Oth, Good M'tchaei^ lookc you to the guard to night, Lets teach our fclucs the honourable ttoppe, Kot tn out (port dilcrction-

Caf, I^go hath dire^ed what to doe : But notwithft anding with my pcrfooall eye Willllortkctoit,

Otht /*^(?ismofthoneft, Afichaei ^ood night, to morrow >a'!th your earlieft. Let me hauc fpcecii with you,comc my dcare lone, Thcpurchafc madc,thcffuii$ are to eufuc,

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The profits yet to comctwrhcttne andyou. Good night. tixit Othcl!<>*»</Dcrdcfnon3.

Enter lago.

Oi/. Welcome Iago,\\'c mud to the watch,

Ug. Not this hourc LciutenanC^cis not yet ten aclock : our Gc- nerall caftYs thus early for thclouc o( \\\s Defdemettd . who let vs 16 not tlicrcfore blame, hcc hath not yet made wanton the night With her ; and (he is fport for lotte.

Ctif. She is a mofl: cxquifitf Ltdy.

//rg. And ric warrant her full of game.

C4f, Indccde Che is a moll frcfh and delicate cfcamre.

/4^. What an eye (i\% has ? Mc luinkes it founds a patiy of prouocation.

Caf. An inuiting eye,and yet mc thinkes rightmoddcrt.

la^. And when fhe fpcakts,tjs an alarmc to loue. 28 Caf, 1 c is indccde pcrfcftionv

J4j[, Wcliihappincflfe to their flicctcs — come Lciutenant, I Uauc a ftope of Wine, and hcere without are a brace of Cyfret Gal- lants , that would fiinc hauc a meafurc to the hcalt h of the blackc Oihdio.

Ctif. Not tonight, good /rf^^; I haue very poore and rnhappy braines for drinking: I could well wifti courtefie wouki inueat fomc otlier cultome ofcntcitainemcnt.

Idg. O they arc our friends. — but one cup :ric drink for you.

'^o Caf. I ha drunke bu: one cup to nignt,and that was craftily qua-

hficd to, and bchoW what iunnuation it makes here : I am vnfor-

44 tunatc in the infirmity, and dare nottaskc my weakwieffc with

anymore.

/(tjT. What man, tis a ni^ht of Reuclis/thc Gallants dcfirc ir.

Caf. Where avc they ? *8 Jag. Hercatthedorcjlptay youcallthemin.

Caf.V\c do'tjbut it diflrkes mc. Exit,

L-g, If t can faRcn bur one cup vpon hiin, VVitli that which heliath drup.kc lo night aheady, 52 Hce'll be as full of qujirrcljand ottencc,

A^ my young miMrii dog .• .-, Now my hckefook Roderigv^ VVtiom louc ha'S surn'd almolt the wroiio fide ouiwAf d

To

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7 he Moore of V emce. u lu.

To Dfiitmona^^\\\ ro mgk ciirouft

Potations pottle decpe,arMd hcc's to watch sb

Three lads of Cy/rWjnoble fweUing fpirics* That hold thcir honour* in a wary difhncr, The very Elemerts of this warlike lilcj

Hauc 1 to night fluftrcd with flowing zw'^^, go

And the watch too : now monod this Hocke ofdrunkArds, i am to put our Cafsio'm I'orac adtion. That may offend the Iflc; £»/r>'Montanio,Ca<Ho,

But here they come : aftdithgrs^

If confequence doe tut approoue my drcamc, e?

My boate fatles freely,botn with winde and Hrcame, Caf, Fore God they hniic gluen me a roiife already, Mon. Good fauh a little one, not paft a pint, <s«

As I am a fo(»!dier. /jf , Some wine ho ;

j4rta let ntt the Cntmtkjn cltr^ks.clmke ^ Ar.dlet me the Cnnnfkj» clmlis^cltnke : A Souldiers a ntan^ a life's hut afpavj

why then let dfonldier drmh. — S omc wine boyeSj 76

Caf. Fore God an excellent long.

Jng. ^ learn'd it in £;7gAiW , where indeed they nremcft potent in potting : your D4>te,yom GermaiWy^nC your fwag-beliied Hoi" w lander; drinkc ho^are nothing to your Englif}.

Ctif, Is your E»gli(h man fo expert in his drinking ? lag, VVhy he drinkes you with faciliiiy,your Dune dead drunke: e* he fwcats not to oucr throw your Almaine-y he giues your Hvh'-vfdtr a vomJt,crethencxipotilecanbefild* €af. To the health of our Gencrall. Men, I amfor it Leiutenant^and I v/iHdocyoujuPticc. lagt O fweerc Englandy — King Stephen was a worchy pcae, yz

HisirctchescofthtjnbHta croyvne^ . He held ^empxpence all too dcerty Wiih that he cdd t he Taylor lowni^ He rvat a wtght of hi ah rettowne^ AndthoH art but of low dt-^'^ec^ 7 is pride that puis the Cemiirey dawncj Then take thine cffvdcUkc ahttt thee. — - Sotnc wine ho.

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C?,/^. Pore God this is a more exquiliic fong theti tkc other.

lag. Will you hear'c agei>?

or. No, for J hold him vnwonhy of his place , that does thofe thin'^$:\vc!l,Goa'saboueail5 and there bee fouks that rauft bet faucd. 108 li'g. It 5S true good LeiutenaRt*

Caf. For mine own par t^no ofojcc to the Gencrall,not any man of quality^ I hope to be laucd. ;;;? /<«f. Xnd fo doe I Leiu;enaflt,

CrfjC I,but by your leaee, not before me; the Leiutcnant is to be faued before the Ancient. Lct'shanotnorcof this,Jct»s loouraf^ faires : God forgiue vs our nns : Centletnen.les's looke to our bufi- iic0e; Doc j)o<: ^inke Geotlcir.en 1 amdrunke, ikis 1$ my Ancicntj this is my riglu harid jand thi$ is my kft hand : I am not drunkc nov^'^ lean ftand vvcil enough,aiid fpe^kc well esiough,

AIL E/cellcn', wclL

O/. y try well then jyou rijufl not thinl^c,that I ana drunke, Ext 124 McfK To the piotformc maifters. Come, let's fct the v/a,tch,

lag. You ice this fellow that is gone before. He is a Souldicr fit to Hand by Cfi^fir^ 128 And giuc dircfiion : and doe but fee his vice, Tis to his vertuc,a iutt equinox, The one as Ion" as th'othcr : tis pitcy of hiai, I fcare the tritft 0/i;///ftput him in, 13Z On fome odd* time of his infirmity^ Will fliake this Illand.

Afav, But is he often thu«,

I^g. Tis cuermore the Prologue to his flcrpe ; Hcc'ic watch the horolodgc a double fct, 136 If drinke rocke not his cradle,

f A-foft. Twcrc well the General! wcte put in minde of ii.

Perhaps he fees it not,or his good nature, Pxaifcs the venues that appcares in Cafsh, + 1^0 And looke not on his euills : is not this true ?

lag. Ho-NnoviBuderigg, SfiterRodengo,

I pray you after the Lciutcnant,go€., £j(it R^d,

Mon, And tis great pitiy that the noble Moore

fjnouli

7 he :LAd core of Venice,

Shoul'J hazard fuch a pl.ice,as his ownc fccond,

VVith one of an ingraft ir.himity :

It were anhoncft a<i>ion Co fay fo to the Moore.

lAg. Nor I /or this fiirc IilaI^■.^ : T doe lone CA^io vvelljOnd would tloc much, Ud^tJ^clp^^ wnhin To cucc him ot this cuill ; but hsrke, what rovfc.

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Cfif. Zouns.you vc>gue,you ralcall.

Afon. vvhai'is the matcc Lciutcnaiu ?

C^f. A knnue,tciich nxc my Uuty : but lie bcatc the knaue into 152 a wicker botilr.

Red. Beaicinc?

Caf, Doel^'.houprntevogiw?

y?</c^. Good Lciijttnant; pray iir hold yolir hand.

C/(f. Let mc goe f>r,or ilc knocke you ore the maz/.ard, /56

Mon. Conne,com€,youaredrunkc,

Caf, Druukc!" thy fight*

la^T. Away I fayjgoc out and cry a miucnv^ Ahliruuff

NaJ'good Leiu:enafiC ;godfw!li Gentlemen, Hcipc hpj LfiucenariC : Sir AfoKtA»h,{\ry Help? maiilcrijhcre's 3 goodly vvatch indeed, '^^

Who's that chat rings the bell I* DiabiO — ho, TbcTuwnc will rifc^f^odCwi!] LfiUiCn3n.Cjlv-jld, You will be (bam* d for cuer.

EttSfrOi\\Q[\o,axd Gsntlenten with trtapOKS^

0th, What is th c mitctr here ?

A'feH^ Zoims,l bleed iUll,I am hiirr,to the death; ^^-f

0th. Holdjforyourliucs.

faj^. Holdjhold Lciutcnant, fir Afontamo^Q^xlcmtni Houe ycu forgot all place ot ience,arid duty : Holdjthc Gcnerail fpcakes to you; hold.hold, for (liamc /^^

0th. Why how now ho, from whence arifcs this ? Are wc turnd Tttrkes ?nd to our fclucs Joe that,. Which Heaucn has forbid the Gttamitcs :

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Tor Chrifliau fhamc,pi!C by this barbarous bravde j Kc that ftirrci ncx'.co caruc forth his ownc rage, Holds KislouIeiighij^cd'scsA'ponhis morion; Silence that dicaiifulibcll,i: frighrs the TOe Frsm her propriety ; what's the matccrmafxcr $ ? Honcit Fagfi^'jMi iookcsdead with grjcumg^ Spcake^who bcgaiubii'.on thy louc I charge thee. lag, I doe not knoWjfrioids all bat now,eucn now,

}ao In quartcr,and in tcrtrie$,like bride and groomc,

Deueftnig rhem to bed,and elf en but now, Asiffomj plannetbadvnwictedmcn, S words cutjandt iking one at others bread,

Jii'^ In opposition bloodyc I cannot fpeakc

Any beginning to this pceuifh odd^ Aijd would in adtion glorious,! had loft Thele ;cggcs, th?/. brought mc to a part oFit.

'SB 0th. How came k Mtcha^jjoM were thus fotgot ?

Caf. I pi-ay yott pardon me,l cannot ipeakc. Oth. Worthy A'(oniAm»,yQu were Wont be ciiiill. Trie gt-auity snd ftilncffe of y'our|yeuth,

•'»2 The world hath notcd,and your nawci^ great.

In men of wifei} ccnfjurc .' whae'sthe m«tcr That you vnlacc your reputation thus. And fpend your rich opinion, for the nam? Ofa night brawler ? giuc me anfwer to'c ?

Alcn. Worthy Othello j\ am hurt to danger, Your Officer lago can inforn?e you, While I fpare.fpeech.whirh foracthing now offends mcj Of all cUat I doc know,nor know I ought Byjiic.th u 's fed or done amiiTc t his iii^ht, Vnlcflc fclfe-charity be fometime a vice, And to defend our fclucs it be x fu»uc,

2ot vVhct? violence aiTaylcs vs.

Oth. Nowbylicaurn My blood begins ^y fafer guides to rulcj AnJ palfion haying my be{f iiidgcment CQold, AOaycs to Icadc the way. Zouus, if I ftirrc,

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Of doe but lift th s ijrm<,the bcft of you

Shall finkc in my rebuke : glue mt to know

Haw this foule rout began, wlio fct it on,

And hcthit is approou'd in this offence,

Tho he had twin'd with mc,bothat a binh,

Shalllodfc me J what,in a Townc of watrc.

Vet wiW,thc peoples hearts brim full offcare.

To ruannagc priuatc and domcftickc quarrels,

Tnnight,and on the Court and guard of fafety ? 2i6

Tis raoniVous, /-<?^<»,wbo began ?

MoH, ]f partiality aflfin'd,or lesguein office. Thou doert deliucr.more or leffc then truth. Thou art no fouldier*

Ixg. Touch me not fo nccre, 220

I had rather ha this tongue out from nsy mouth. Then it fhould doe offence to Michtul Cdft*: Yet I pcrfw^dc my fclfc to fpcakc the truth.

Shall nothing wrong him. Thus it isCencrall : zz^

Afoutaw* and my fcife being in fpecch. There comc3 a fdlow, crying out for hclpc. And C^/z/tf following him with dctermin'dfword, To executd^pon him :^ir this Gentleman 22s

Steps in to Caftro^ind intrcatcs his paufej My fcik the crying fellow did purfuc. Left by his clamour,as it fo fell out»

The Tovrne might fall in fright j he fwifi of foote, *32

Out ran my puipofc : and I returnd the rather. For that I heard the cJinke and fall of fword^ : And C4/}i« high in oath*, which till to nighr, I neVc might fee before : when I came backe, for this wasbricfe.I found them clofe together,. At blow an4thruft>eucn a$ agenthey were^ When you your felfedid partthcttt. More of this matter can 1 not report.

But men are men,thc beft fomctinoes forge: } 2*0

Tho Cdfttfidid lomc liitlc wrong to him, Asmcn ia riee ftiike ihofe that ivi(U them bcft,

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■^* -^ Ye t furely Cafuo^l hcieeuc rccdu'd

From him that flcd/osTK-fttange mdignlty, VViVich patience couki not paflV.

0/&. 1 know lago^ Thy honcfly and louedotli mince this matters ^•^« Making it light co C/j/j/,-; •■ Cafste.l louc dice,

But neuer more be Officer of mine. Enter Defdrmona,

Looke jfiny Genilc louc be cm raifdc vp t mthothtrs,

rie make thee an example. .Df/'c/. What is the matfcr ? 252 0/.(?. All's well now Aveeting.*

C ome away to beii : hr. fot your hurt?, My i^elfe will be your Airgeon; Ic.ac\e him off 5 /fi|*,lookc with care about the fovvn?, ^56 Anii filcncethofe/A'hoin thisrilcbrawk diftia^tcd. Come Defdemona.'Us the Souldiers liffj To haue their balmy fltimbers vvak'd v.ith Ihife, lag. What are you hurt Lciutcnvint ?

Exit Moore fD cfdcmon s^and 4ttmd&n(s» 260 Caf, l,pa{>alirurgery,

lag, Mary God forbidi

Caf, Rcputation,veputat!on,I ha loft my reputation s ee^ 1 ha loll the immouaii part Hr bf my fclfe,

And what rcmaincs is bcaftiail»«iy ccputation, Ligo ^\r,y reputatioji.

Jag, As I am an honcft maiS , 1 thought you had rcceiu'd Tome Z6S bodUy wound, there is moreofi^enf e in thar,then in Reputanon : re- paration IS an idle and moft falfe impofulon, ot^c got without merit, and lolt without dcfcruing, You haue loft no reputation at all, vn- Icfle you repute ycurfelfe iudi ^ iaJci- 1 vvhatman , there arc wayes to recoucr the Gcnrrall sgen t you are but now caH in bis ntoodc, a punirhmcutmoreinpoUicy, then in maiice^cuenfoj as one would £76 bcatc his cfl-enreleiTc dog , to aft'r jghr an imperious Lyon .' ilie to him aoaf,K-.and hees yours,

C-t/. I v\;i! rather Ilic robe derpis''d, thcnto deceiue (ocrooda w Ccr»unindtr,wich lb liijht, io 'Jrunkei>-, and indifcreecc an Officer : ■^fi-t O thou inurfiblc fpirit uf s^'ine, ifthou hall no name to bee knowrie

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by,lct vs «ill thcc Diudl.

Ifig. What was hc^that you followccl with your fword > What had he don« to you ?

Caf, 1 linow nor,

irfg. irtpo0iblc?

Cdf* I remember a maflc of things, but nothiiigdiftitvdlly; a quarrcll,bm nothing wlicrefore, O God, ihanmaifl-jouldpuc yn enemy in there njouthcs , to ftc?lc away there braincs ; thac wee 292 (bould with ioy, Reueli, pkifurc, and appinufe, traiisformeour Kliicsintobealis.

lag. Why> butycuarc now Wtii enough : how canic you thus rccouered ?

Caf, Ithnh-^>icafdethcDincll drmskcnnciTc „ to giue place to the Diucll wrath; one vnpcrfc(5i;nc{re,fiitwes mc anothcrj to make mc frankcly deipile my felfc,

Ing, Conic,ycu are too fcuerc a niorralci; ffs the t'une,the place, thecondition of this Countrey ftands , I could heartily v^ilh , this had not fo befslne;bi!t fjncc it is ai, it is,iriend it,tor vour own good, 304^

Caf. ] wi)i askc iiim for my place ogainc, hcf.- fhsU tell me 1 am a drunkard : had las many mourhcs as /yy^r^^iitch an anlwcr would 30s Hop cm all ; to be now a fenfiblc man, by and by a foolf , and pi <•- fcntiy a bcalh Euery VHPrdinatc cup isynblciljand the in«;rcdicncc is a diucll.

lag. Come, comc,good wine is a good familiar creature, if it be well vs^d; cxclaune no morcagainiUt j and ^ood Lciutcnanr. , J. thinkeyou thinkelloucyou. -"e

Caf. liiaue weiiapproou'd it fir, .— Idninkc?

Iiig» YoUjOr aiw m^n Uuing may bee drunkc ar Ibmc rime : I'Je tcil yell what you fliall do, --our Generals wile ii novv the Gene- 320 rail;! may fay foin this r(.rpc6l,foithai he has deuotcd and giuen vp liimfeife to thecontcmpl3tion,marke anddeuotcmcntor her pares ^and graccS). CoiikfTc your feitcfi'eclytoher, importune her fhtJt'll 324 he'pc to put you in your place againe: ilieislolreej fo kind, lb apt, ic blc{icd a difpofition, that Ihec holds it a vice in her troodncfic', not to doe mure then fhee is requeded- 'Vhis brauie betweene j^^ you and her husband, intrcatc her to fphnter, and my fortune.^ againft any lay, worth naming, this cracke of your joue

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fhallgro'A' f^rongcr thentwas before, 332 C^y; You adui{c raewcli.

jAg, I protcft ill thefinccrity of louc and honeft kindnfffe, Caf. I thinkc it freely, and betimes in the morning , willlbe- fecch the vertuouj D*/af»»(?w<f,to vnclcrtake for aic ; laiudcfpcratc ©f my fortuneSjif thcycbeckc me hero, I^. You arc in die right: 9^0 Goodjiight Lciutenantjl muft to the watch,

Caf, Goodnighthoncfl/««^tf. Exit,

lag. And what'sbc thcn,that fayeslplay the villaine, When this aduiccisfrcc I giuc,and honcft, 3'^4 Proball to thrnkingjand indeed the courfe.

To win the Moore Bgeii? Fcrtis moftcafie The inclining DffdetttMa to fubaue. In any honc(t fuite , fhe's fram'd as firuitfull, 3+8 As th«! frre Elements : and then for iter

To win the Moore* wer'r coxcnounce bis baptsHne

All r«a]ci and fymbojs of redecmedfin,

Hj^ foulc i$ fo infcttcr'd to her Jouc,

Thatfbc may make,vnmakejdoc what flie lil^,

Euen as her appetite fliallplay the god

With his wrakc fmiaicn; iiow ami then a villains ?

To cou-hfcll Cajsio to this parraJleJ] courfc.

Dire iWy to his good ,• diuinlty of lid.'.

When diiicllsv\ill their blackcft am puf on.

They uocniggcftarfirft with heaucnlyfhewes.

As I doe now .-for while tbi^honert fcolc

Plycs Defdiwom to rcpaire his fortunes.

And (he for hiui.pleadcs rtrongly to the Moore j

Ut pourc this pcliilcncc into his care ,

That Hie repeaics him for her bodycslafi-

And by how much a.e ftf iucs to doe bimVood,

5>hc Ihall vndoc her credit witii the Moore,

So will I luriie !)cr vertueinto nitch

36S Th'^T ;;^*''^T"^ goodncifc make the net

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cxcccdmgiy vveii cudgeld; ItninKethe tltue v.hIdc, i inaiiUaucfQ jr.iich C'xpfricncc ibr my paincs, as ihat comes to , and no rnorey at Sil.^.nd with thic wic recurne to Vemce.

Itf.i. How poorc arc thcy,that ha nor pad<?nee r Wbac wound did eucr iveale,bm by degree s } Thou kfjowcft wc woike by wit,and not by vvichcrjrft^ And wit depends on dilator^' time. DoTt not goc well ? Cafxi^ ha^ beaters tnfcc AndthoUjby tlut fraillhurth-ft caOicirJ Cahh^ The other thv.ig'; grow fsirc againf^ the fun, Bur fruit es that bioiomc firft^wil! firft be iipc,

Cofitf nt thy it\^z iwhjle ; bi'thc malVe tis rryorning; '^^^

Plea fuic and g{5lion,rr.'ke :hc hoiircs feemc Tinort: Retire chcc,goe where thtu arc biilited, Away I fay, rhou (haU know more hereafter j Nay g^i thee gon. Some thi'^i^s arc to be done, My wife muft moucfor C^fsk to her miflris, i'le let heron.

My fclfcavifhilc.to drav- the Moore apaft, And bring hifn iumpc.vvbcn he may C«f/Vw fuide, Solicitiiighsswjfc* I,rhat'sthc way. Dull no? dcu'iH; by coldneiTe and delay,

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E^^er Ci({\o jtviih Mufitiani gtndthe Cktf^^t Hli

Caf. "K.i. ^ ^«s,play hcrc,I will content your painesr

Something, tiiat';! biicfc,and bid good morrow General!

Ch, Why maftersjha your inftruments bin «NapIc5>tba5 they ipeakc i'the nofc thus ?

J^«y. How Hr^how }

Ch, Arc shefe I pray,ca!d wind laftruments ?

Bffj, I marry arc they fir.

Cic, 0>chtrrbyhang5at?i7!e,

Bsj. Wheriby hingj a taylc fir >

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•miters hccie's money for you^ anti the Gcnsrall fo likes your mu- fique, ihathec deliics you ct alUoucsj romakc bo more noyfe wich ic.

Boy, VVeIinr,wcwin:',cr.

Clo. If yoij haue any '.r-ufique that may not bee beard , to't againc, bacascheyiaay, to hcarc mufique , the Gcncrali does noc greatly' care,

Bcv . \Vc h a none fu ch (ir .

Clo. TIkh put your pipes in your b?gj for Tic away j goc, va- nifnaway,.

Oif bod\ thou hcatc my honeft friend ?

CU. No,T hearc not your honcU friend, I hcare you.

Caf. Pccetheekeepcvp thy quillccs, there's a poore pccceof goldtor theet iftheGendcwomaiuhac attends- the Ccneralswife be lVirring,telI her there's one C<5r/}/9,enucatcs Ixr altttlc fauour of Tpecch — - wik thou doc this ?

Ch, Slie is ftirring rir,iffoc will llirre hither,! fhail fccmc to no- tifievntohcr. Eftur lagry,

Caf. Doe good my friend : In happy tiipc /a^0,

Ijff. You ha not bin a bed then.

Caf, Why no,t!ic day had broke before wc parted : 1 ha made bold /ag9,to lend in toyour wife.-- my fuite toher^ Is,thac fhc will to vcrtuous Dffdemofiaj Procure nn.c (onic acccfle^

/</^. rie fend her to you prefcntly, And He dcuifc a iT^cane to draw tiic Moore Our ot the vvay,thaf your conucrfe aiid bufiixjiTc, M ay be more free. Exit.

Caf, I humbly thankc you for ic : I ncucr knew AFlcrcniinc more kindc and hoin-fh

Em, Good morrow good'Lcimenant,! am ferry For your difplcafurejbut all wiH foonc be wel!^ The Gencrall and his wife arc talking of it, And Oic fpeskcs for you Itoucly : the Moore replies, Thar heyou hurt ij of great fame in C;^r<?j, And great a&'mityjsndtbaun whokiomc wikdonnc^

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He might not but refufe ycu.- buthcprotcftshcJouesyou. And needcs no other i'uitor but his likings. To take the fafcft occaiion hj the front. To bring you in againc,

C*?/ Yet I bclecch vou. If you thinkc {ic,or that it may be ilonr, Giue ir.e adiiantagc of foBQe bricfe difcourfe With DefdemeriA alooe. '^^

Em, Pray you come in, I will bcftow you where you fballhauc time.

To fpeakc your hofomc freely. ^"^

Extunt, Eftttr Othcl\o^J^^o,a»d ether Ci»ti€r:mt. ^ "•

Oib. Thefc letters pvcfa£9,to the Pilate, And by him,doerrydutic$tGrheState; That done,] will be walking on the vvcrkcs, Rcpaire thereto me.

Jag. Well my good Lord.l'lc do't.

Oih, This fortification Gcnilemen,fhall wc fcc't ?

Cent. We waitc vpois your Lordfhip.

ExtHflt.

JE«/^rDerdcn:iona,Ca{Tio /««<iEmillia.

Def, Be thou affur'd good Cafsio, I wjlJ doc All my abilities in thy bchalfc.

En*, Good Madam dojl know it grieucs my husband. As if the cafe were his.

Dejd. O that's an honell fellow: - do not doubt Cafsio, But I will haue roy Lord and you againc, A* friendly as you were.

Crf/. Bountious Madame, What cuer fhali become ofMichofi Ca(sio, Hce'i oeuer any thing but your true feruant.

Defd, O fir,I thankeyoujvou doeloucmy Lord : You haucknowae him lorg,ftnd be you well afiur'd. He £hall in ftrangc(f,ftandnofar;hcr off, Then in a politique diftance*

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Caf, 1 but Lady, The poUicy may cither Uft fo long, Orfctdc tpon fuch nicc,and watrifh diet,

16 Or breed icfclfe, looutofcirtumftancCj

That 1 being abfcntjand my place fupplied, My General! wiJlforgctmy louc and tcniicc: Defd. Doc not doubc thac^bcforc EmiUm here,

zo I giuc thee wat raut of thy place; alTure thee

If I doe vow a friend fhip,rie performe ic To the laft Article ; my Lord (hal! neucr reft. Tie watch him tanfte,and calkc him cue of patience ;

?4 His bed fhall fccmc a khooIc,his boord a llirift,

I'ic intermingle cuery thing he does. With C^/rwV fuitc; therefore be merry Cafsio^ For thy foiliciter fliall rather die,

28 Then giae thee caufc: away,

£»»/^r O:hcl!o,l3go,<<*^ Gentlemt», Em, Madam,hcrc comcimy Lord. Caf. Madamjl'letakemykauc. Defd, Why (iay and hcarc mc Ipenke, 32 Caf. Madam not no\v,I am very ill at cafe,

Vnfic for mine owik purpofe.

Defd. Well, doe yoirdiCcrctioji. fUr^Cafljo*

J^g. Hajllikc not that. Oth. Wiiat doclt chou fay ? 36 lag. Nothing my Lord,or if,l know not vvhar,

Oth. Wa s Dot »h*t Cufiio parted fvgna iny wife ? lag, C4/J/* my Lord ? —jw>fiirc>i cannot thinke it, T hai he would fncake away ib guilty-hke,. w Seeing you comming.

Oth. I doc bclccue tw4s Iv, Dt{d. How now my Lord, Ihaiicbecnct3ikini»withafuitcr here, A mAnthat hnguiflics in your difplciUwc. ** O/A. Wiioi'rtyou meanc?

Defd. W hy your Lciuwaant C«/f i«, good my Lord,

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If I haue any grace or power to mouc you. His prcfcntrcconfilistiontake .• For if he be not one ibat txuely ioucs you.

That errcs in ignorance,and not in cunning, fs

I hauc no iiidgcmcnt in an honeil face, 1 preethec call him backe. Oth. Went he hence now ?

DffA. Yes faith/o humbled, sz

That he has left pavt of his griefes vrith me, I fuffcr with him ; good louc call him backe,

Oth. Not now fwccte Dejdem^ns fomc other time.

Defd. ButffiaJ'tbefhorcIy? 56

Oth. Thefoonerfwecieforyou.

Df/(L Shai*t be td night at fupper ?

Oth. No,not to night.

Defd, To morrow dinner then ?

Oth, I (ball not dine at home, I meete the Capiaines,at the Cittadell,

D^fdf Why then to morrow night, or Tuefday mome, «<?

On Tuefday morne,or night,or Wcnfday morne, I prcethee name the tinf»e,but let it not Exceed three dayes ilfuithhec'spenitcnc.

And yet his tre^affcjin our common reafon, et

(Sauc that they fay ,the warrcs muft make exftOiplct, Out of her be(l) is not almoft a fiiult. To incurre a priuate checke : when fhall he come ? Tell me OthelU : I wonder ii^ my foule,

What you could askc mCjthat 1 ftiould deny ? ee

Or ftand To muttering on ? What Michael Cdfsi9 ? That casne a wooing with you,ahd fo many a timt W hen I haue f^iokc ofyou difpraifingly,.

Hath tane your part,tohauc fo much to doe 72

To bring him in ? Birlady I could doc much,

Oth. Precil'.ec no more,Ici him come tvhen he Aill, I will deny ihee nothing.

Defd. Why thisisnotaboonc, ?«

Ti» aj I fhould intreate you weare yow giouei j

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Or fuc to you,co doc % peculiar profit

To your ownc pcrfon \ oay,when I hau« a fuite.

Wherein 1 mcanc to touch your lone indeed.

It (hill be full of poifc and difficulty.

And fearcfull to be granted.

Oth. I will deny thee nothing, *^ Whereon I doc befccch thee grant mc this.

To Jeauc me btst alittle to my iclfe.

De^L Shall I deny you ? no/arewcll my Lord,

Otk. Farewell my DeJJows»atV\c come to thee ftraight

Defii. Emtt!ia,comCybc it as your fancies teach you. What ere you be I am obedient. Exit Defd.4wiEns*

Oth. Excellent wrctcb,pcrdi£ion Gitch my foulc. But I doc loue thce,and when I louc tlicc not, 9^ Chaos is come againe.

lag. My noble Lord,

Otk What docft thou faiy /a^9 ?

I4^. Did A4ichacl Cafsie when you wooed my Lady, Know of your loue?

Oth. He did from firl^ to 1 aft : ~ Why docft thou askc?

I4g, But for a fati«fai5^ion of my thoughts. No further harmc.

Oth, Why of thy tlwught lagc ?

lag, I did not tVokc he had bcene acqu»inted with her,

Oth. O ycs.and went bctwecnc vs very often.

lag. Indeed?

Oih, Indeed? Indccti.difjrn'ftthouoaghtintbat? Is he not honed?

Jag. HoneftmyLcrd? Oth, Honeft? I honcft.

Jag, My Lord/or ought I know.

Oth. Whatdocft ihouthinkc ?

Jul, ThinkcmyLord?

Oth. Thinkc, my Lord ? By heaucn he ccchocs mc» Aiif there were fomemor>fkr in his thought t Toe hideous to be fhev^ne j thou didft mcanc fomcthing; I heard thee % butnow,thoulik*ftinot that,

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W^cn Cafsio]e(i my wiff : what didft not like ? And when I told t hce^c was of my counfcH, ]n my whole courfc orwooirg,thou cridrt iixie?d ? And didftcontra^,andpurfe thy brow together, As it thou then had(\ fhut vp in thy brainc. Some horrible counfell : if thou doefl louc me, Shew me thy thought,

fag. My Lord,youknowI loueyou.

Oth» Ithinkeihoudocft, And for 1 know, thou art full of louc and honcfty. And wcighert thy words,before thou glue cm breath* Therefore thcfc Aops of thine affright mc the more : For fuch things in a falfe difloyall knauc, Arc trickes ot cufiome; but in a man chat's iuft. They are clofc denotemcnts,working from the heart. That paffion cannot rule. 12^

lag. Vox Miehaei Cafsiot I dace prcfumc,! thinkc that he i» honeft,

Oth. Ithinkefoto.

lag. Men ffeould be that they feeme, Or thofe that be not,wooid they might feeme iwne.

Oth. Certaine,njcn fhould be what they feeme.

lag. Why then I thinkc C4/}*flV an honcA man.

Oth. Nayyetthere*«morcinthis, I preethec fpcake to mc to thy thinkings :

As thou doc ft rumUutcand gtuc the worftoftbought, ?.32

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Jag, Good nay Lord patdon me ; Though I am bound to euery a^ of duty, ] am not bound to that all flaucs are free to, Vttcr my thoughts ? Why,fay they are vile and falff t As vvhcre's that pallacCjWhercintofoulc things Somct imes intrude not ? who has a breaft fo pure. But fome vncleanely apprelicoftons , Keepc leer e$ and law-dayes,and in ScfCon fit Withmeditarions lawfuil ?

Oih. Thou docft confpirc againft thy friend Jagfy

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fag. I doc bcfecch yoi! , Ttiough I perchance am vicious in my gheffc, As 1 confcfle it is my natures plague. To fpy into abufes,3nd oft my icaiounc ;^8 Shapes faults that are not, I intreate you thcOj

Frcni one that fo impcrfeilly coriicdit?. You'd take noiKitice,ftor build your fclfc a trouble. Out of my fcattcringjond viilure obferuancej 752 ]t were not for your quiet, nor your good.

Nor for my manhood ,honc<ly,or wifedotne. To let you knov^' my thoughts, 0th. Zouns.

t lag. Good name in man and woman's decrc my Lord;

!56 Is the immediate Icweli ofour foules :

Who ftealcs my purfcjftcals trafb^tis fomethingjnothing, Twas mbe,tis his,and has bin fbi»€ to thoufands ; But he that filches from me my good name, 160 Robs me of that, which not inriches him,

And makes me poore indeed.

0th, By hcaifen Tic know tliy thought. fag. You cannotjifmy heart were in your hand, 164 Nor iball not,\vhil(i tis in my cuftotly :

() beware iealoufie.

It is the grcene eyd monRrr, which doth mockc That mcate it ftedcs on. Tlvat Cuckold hues in hUCCc, 168 \Vho certainc of his fale,loues not his VMronger ;

But oh, what damned n^inutcs tells be ore. Who doirK,yei doubt$,furpe£ls,yet l^rongly Icucs. 0th. O nnfcry.

'72 Jag. Poore and conrenrhrich,and rich enough J

But richcSjiinclelTe,is as ppore as winter, To him that cuer fearcs he fliall be poorc : Good God,ihe foules ofall my tribe defend 176 From iealou fie,

Oth. Why,whyisthis>

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Thinlvrt thcu I'uc make a Ijfcof iealoufie ?

To follow Oil! the changes oFthcMoonc

With frcfl-i iurpitioni ? No,'.o bconcc in tloubt,

Isonccto bcrcfolud rexchangcmcfor aGoatc, ;«f

When 1 fi-^all turne the bufincfle of my foulc

To filch cxufflicate,anti blowne funnifcs,

Matching thy inference : tis not to make mcicalous,

To fay my wife is faire/eedcs weiljoucs companv, i^i

1$ free of fpecch,fings,playcs,and dances well ;

Where venue isjthcfe arc more vertuous :

Nor from mine owne vvcakemenits will I draw

The fmallelt fe3re, or doubt of hei rcuok, ihb

For flic had eies,and chofc me : no I^go^

I'ie fee before I doubt, when I doubt,proue.

And on the pfoofe,dKrc is no n'sore but tbi.s :

Awav aconcc with loue or iealoufie. i9<

Ug. I am glad of it,for now 1 fliall haue reafcn,. To Okw the loue and duty that I bcare )^ou, Wich franker fpirit ; therefore as I am bound

Receiuc u from rae .* 1 fpeakc not yet of proofc, toc'

Looke to ycur wife, obferuehcr well with CaJsh ; We arc your cie thus,nct iealous^nor ft cure, I would nor hauc your free and iwble nature,

Out of felFc bounty be abui 'd^ lookc to't : ?w

1 know our Countreydifpofiti on well. In Venice they doe let God fee the praidses

They dare fbew their husbands : their befl conicic«c«# +

Is not to leaue vndone.but kccpc voknowne. zo4

Oih, Docft th.ou (:iy fo,

lag. Siie did deceiue her father marrying you ; And wheti (lie feem'd to fliakc and fearryour lookcs, She iou'd them inofh 0th. Andio(\itd\(}. zots

lag. Why go too then , She that fo youiigjCouiti giiie out fuch a fecmin£, To fcalc Iki fatlicrs eyei vp,clcfe as O.'.kc. He thouglit twas witchcfafr. : bat I am rr^uch too bbme, 1 humbly doc bekech you of your pardon,

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For too niuch louing you.

0th, I ain bound lO thee for cuer,

Ltg. I fee this hath a iittlc daftityourfpiriis»

Oih* Not a iot,not a lof.

hgi Ifaithlfearcithas. I hope you witlconfidcrwlwtis fpoke. Comes from aiy louc : But I doe fee you arc moou'd, I am CO pray you.not to ftrainc my fpccch. To grofcr iflucs,nor to larger reach, Then to fufpitioiu

0th, Iwillnor.

lag. Should you doc fo :tiy Lord, My Jpeeciifhouldf.ll! into iuch vile fuccclfcj As my thoughts ainie not ac : Caffio*t my trufly friend : My Lord.I fee you arc mocu'd.

Oth, No,notmuch moou'd, I doe not thinkc but Defdentonn^s honcft.

lag. Long liuc flic fo, and long Hue you to thinkc (o.

Oih. And yet how nature erring from it felfe.

U^. I, there's the point: as(o be bold with you. Not to afle£i many propofed matches, Ot her owncCIimCj,compicxion,and degree. Whereto we fee in all things, nature tends ; Fie we may fmell in fucha will^moft ranke Foulc dilproportion : :houghcs vnnaiurall. But pardon me : I doc not in pofiiion, Deltin<ftly fpea1<e ot" hcr,tho I may fcarc Her will rccoyling to her better rudgcmeiit, May fall to match you with her countrcy formes. And happily repent

Oth. Fare vvcH.if more Thou doert perceiuc,iet me know more, fee on Thy wife to obferuc ; Icaue me lago,

i*g. My Lord I take my leauc,

Oth, Vv'hy did I macry ? This honcft creature doubtlcfTe Sees and kuowes more,much more then he vnfoulds. My Lord,l would Imightintrcaieyour honour.

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litg. To fcan this thing no furihcr,le3uc it co rime, Tho it be fit,thac Cafsio haue his place, i*or furc he filis it vp "with greot- abilicy ; Yet if you plcaife to iiold him oi?'awhilc, Yoirrball by chat pcrcciuchim and his mcancs; Note if your Lady ftraiiie her cntertainement. With any flrong or vchcrnem importunity. Much will be fcene in that,in the meane time, Letmc be thought too bufie in n7y fc^rcs, As worthy caufe 1 hauc,to fcare I am ; And hold her frce,I doc befeechyour honour. 0th. Fcarc notmygouerncmcnc- ./^ig. 1 once more take my Icsuf. ExU Oth, This feliowe's of exceeding honcfty, Andknowesall qualities,with a learned fpirit of humaine dealing: if I doe prooue her haggard, Tho that her leffcs were my deare heart brings, rdc whiftlc her ofT^and let her dowiie the wind, To prey at fortune. Happily ,for I am blacke. And haue not thofe fofc parts of conuerlation. That Chambtrcrs haae^or tor 1 am dcdind Into the valt of yearcsj yet that's not much, Shec's gone,I am abus*d,and my rclcife

Muft be to lothe her ; O curfe of marriage, Z68

That we can call thefe delicate creatures ours. And not their appetites; I had rather be a Toadc, Andliuc vpon the vapor in a dungeon. Then kecpc d corner in a thing I loue, For ethers vfes : yet tistheplague of great ones, Prerogatiu'd arc they Icffethcn the bale, Tis defteny,vnfliunnable,l!ke death •.

Eucn then this forked plague is fated ro vs, zi&

when we doc quicken : Deldgmana romcs, Ifflie be falfCjO then heauen mocks it Ccife , lie not beleeue it.

£«f«*Dcfdcnrjona <?»</Emilha. Defd, How now my dcarc OthUc >

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Your dinncr,arul the generous Handcr By you inuited,doe attend your prcfcnce, 0th, I am to blame.

J)ef. Why is your fpccch C) faint ? arc yon not weG ? 284 Oih. I hauc a paine vponroy forehead Jiere.

Dej. Faith that's \vith watching,t'v\Ul away againej Let mc but bind your hcadjwithin thislicnirc It willbewellagaine,

0th. Your napkin is uoo rui!e ; zaa Lcc it alone.cotnc I 'Ic got in with you.

X>#/. I am very ferry that you arc not well, Em, I am glftd I hauc found this napkin, ExX^ih^nd This was her ftrR remembrance from the Moore, Dcfd. 292 My wayward husband^hach a hundred limes

VVoocd me to ilealc itjbut flic lo loucs the toket^ For h« coniuv'd her, flic fhoiUd eucr kcepc it. That (he refcrues itcuer more about her, Z96 Tokiffr,andtalkcto; I'lc hathc workc taincouti

And giu't/<r^* .' what hec'Ildoc with ir, Hcauen knowcs,not J, Enter I ago,

1 nothing know,but tor his fantaftc, 300 fa^. How uow,vvhit doe you here alon??

Em. Doc not you chide,! haue aching for you, Im^, a thing tor me,itisacornmailhing. Fm. Ha? + 304 Ltg. Tohaucafooliflithing.

Em. 0,i s that nil ? wh at vtUl yoU giiie me now, For that fame handkcrcher ? Ia^, What haudkercher? Em* VV hat handkcrcher? 3p8 WUy that the Moore firrt gaue to DefdemoifAf

That which fo often you did bJdn:\e ilraie. lag, H a'ri flcle \i from her ? Em, No faith, (Vic let it drop byncgligeuce^ 312 Ami to the aduamage,! being hcrc,took't vp ;

Looke here it is, lag. ^3oodwcnch,giue^tmc,

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Bm, What will you doc with it,chjityotiluue bin Ullil.

So cjrncll to hauc mc ftlcli it ?

U^. Why,wbat's chat to you ?

Em, intbcnotforfomc purpbreoftrrpott, aw

Giuc meet againc.poorc Lady,fl\tc'll run nud, WHcnfMcfV.aniackeit.

lag. B e not you knovrnc on't,I h.^Hc vie for it : — go Icauc me ; sw-zo I will in C4/>«tfV Lodging lolc ihisnapkit'., £v</ Era.

And let him fiudc it t ttiflcs light as ayrc. Arc to the iealouSjConfirmations ftrong

Aa pi oofcs of holy writ.this may doe lomcthing, ,3^^

Dangerous conceits are in their naturej poilon^, b26

WViicb at the firft arc icarce found to diftaft*

Bu? ^Aithi little art,7pon the blood, £«/jOth(llo, aza

Eurne hke the mindcs of fulphiuc : I did fay To : looke vvhrrehc comcs,noi Poj»py,norMaiK!ragorj, Kor ail the drouncfirropsof the world.

Shall cUff mcditinc thee ro that fwccis flccpc, 332

Which thi'U owcdft yeitcrday.

Otb. H a ,ha /a He to me jto inc ?

lag. VVhy liow now Cenerall ? no more of that.

0th Auant,bcgone,ihouhaftfetmvom;het3ckc, I fvvcarcjtis better to be muck abwi-'dj ^c

Tfctn buc to know a little.

hg. How now my Lord ?

Oih, what fcnfe hs.d \ of her l\olnc houres of luH: : I faw'c notjtkoaght it not /ii hsrm'd not itic,

I fiept the next nigk well, was frcc^nd merry 5 O'K!

J found noc Ca/jto'j\Mtzs on her lips. He that is rob'dyU^M wanting what is (lolne. Let hinfi not know'r.and hcc 5 not rob'd at 3IL t

lag, i am ibrtytohearethij, 3-/^4

Otb, I had bin happy if the gCiicral! Cawpc, Pyoners^atid all.riad ixiitd heriVc-etc body, SfSi I had nothing knoWnc : O nO'A? forcu^.r

Fate wcl I the tra nquile mind^farev^'ell content .' >^'^«

Farewell 'M piunxd traopc? and the big, wa- res :

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Thac makes ambition Tcrtue ; O farewell. Farewell the neighing Stcedjand the fiiTill Trumpe, The fpirit- nirringDrummc.the eare-pcircing Fife; The royall Banncr,3nd all quality, Pricic,pompe,and circumftance of glorious warre. And O ye rnortall EngincSjWhofc wide chroatcsj The immortall hues great clamor countcrfeitj Farewell, Othello's Occupation's gone.

Ja^, IftpofilblcmyLordj?

O.'k VillainCjbe fare thou proue my Loue a whore. Be furc of itjguie mc the oculcr proofe. Or by the worth of mans crernall foulc, Thou hadft bin better hauc beene borne a dog, Then ^nfwcr my wak'd wrarh.

lag, I ft come to this ?

0th, Make mc to fec't^or at the lead to proue it. Thac theprobationjbcarcnohingc,norloopc, To hang a doubt on .• or woe vpon thy life.

lAg. My noble Lord.

Oih. Ifrhou doeft flandcr her, and torture me, Ncuer pray morc,abandon all remorcc. On horrors hr ad,horrors accumilate : Do ticedsjto make heauen wecpe,all earth amaz-'d. For nothing canrt thou to damnation ad greater then that,

^*l' O graccO hcaicn defend mc. Are you a man.hauc you * fovile or fence > GcA buy you, take mine oflfic<?, — O wretched fooic. That liucft to make thine honefty a vice,

0 monftrous worid,take noce,take notep world, To be dtre6> and honeft,is not fafc,

1 thankc you for this profic^and from hence,

i Ic loue no fricnd^fince loue brecdcs fuch offence.

Oth. Nayftay,thoufhouldftbehoneft.

lag. 1 rtiould be wife/or honeHie's a foole. And loofcs that it workcs for ; I fee fir.you are eaten vp with pa fTionj 1 doe repent mc that I put it to you.

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You wowld be faiJsficd. 0th, Would,n3y,l will.

lag. And may,but how,how fatisfietl my Lord ? Would you,the fuperuifor grolTcly gape on.

Behold her topt? ' ,.,_y^

Oth. Death and damnation — oh. Ug. It were a tedious difficulty I thinke, To bring cm to thnt profpc^t.dam cm then, Ifeuer mortall eyes did fee them bouiHer

More then their owne; what thcn,how then ? wo

What fiiall Ifay ? whcrc^sfatisfadtion ? It is impolTible you Hiould fee this. Were they as prime as Goates.as hot as MonkieJ, As fait as Wolues,in pride; and foolcs as groffc, Wt

As ignorance made drunke .* But yet I fay. If imputation and rtrong cxrcua>ftanccs. Which leade dirc^^ly to the doorc oftruih.

Win giue ycu fatisfadlrionjyoii may ha't. ^^s

Oth, Giucmc a liuingreafon,that (lice's difloyall. I^g. 1 doe not like ihc office^ But fithl amcnter'd into thiscaufcrofarre,

Prickt to't by foolifli honcfty and loue, y^/i-

I will goc on : I lay with CAftu lately. And being troubled with a raging tootb.I could not deep. There arc a kinde of men fo loofc of foulc, no

That in their flecpcs will mutter their affairc«j One of this kinde is Cafsit : In fleepc I heard him fay.Swecte DeflemmK,

Let v!5 be merry,let vs hide our loues ; i2o

And then lir,woulJ he gripe aiid wring my hand^ Cry out,fwcetccrcature,and then kifTe mc hard. As if he p'lUckt vpkifles by the rootcsj

That grew vpon my lips,tlicn layed his leg ^i;^

Oucrmythigh,and figh'd,and kiffcd,and ihen Cried,curfed fate,that gauc thee to the Moore. Ofh. O Monftrons^monflrous* I^g* Nayjthisv/asbuthisdrcamc.

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Otb, l>ut this dcuoccd a fore-gone conchdioir,

lig. Tis a fhrewd do«br,tho it be bat a dreame, An«i this may nclpc to thicken other proofcs, Thac doc denvouiiratc tliinl)%

Qth, I'lc tcarc her al! to pceccs.

Itiv, Nn/jbuc be Wire,ycc vvc fee nothing done, S'r.r inav be !u)nc('i yet^tell nte bin: rhisj Hauc yoii not i'ometimeafccnc a handkcrchcr, SuoiTcci With firawberries in your wmzs hand.

Oih. I gauc her fuch a o!ie,twas iny hr<t gift.

/rff . I know not tha:,but {\^c\\ ahandkercher, I GmTure it was your wiucSjdid I to day See Cafsio wipe his beard wkll.

Oth, Ih beibnt.

lag. Ifit be thatjor any,i: was hers. It fpcakis againPt her, with the&ther proofej.

Od}. O that the llaue h ad forty thcufand Iwws^ One is too poore,too wcake for ir^ reacBje : Ko w doe I fee t is time ,Iookc here Iag9t All nny fond loac/.hu j doc I blow to heaucr,- - us gone. Arife blacke vcngeaocej^om thy hollow Cell, Yecld vp O louc thy crowne^and hatteii ThfforMP^ To urranous hate,(\veli bofomc with thy ti:aughr. For tis ofAfpef-ki tongues,

lag. Pray be coiitent. hfkKSi!^^

Oth, O blood, A(*g^,biood.

Idg. PaEiencc I lay, your mind perhaps may cluttgit.

Oth, Ntucrj In the due reucrencc of a facred Yow, I here tngagc my words.

lag. D.)e notrifc yet r ^V;t^le{^eyoueuer-bnr^i^^glightsaboue5 Yo'j Elements that clip vs rcund aboMr, lago k^edtt,

WicnciTethathete,/4g'«dothgiue vp The excellency of !iis witjhandjbeart. To WiongM OthiUos fc- U'.ce : lethao cam^^siy?, Aiid CO i>b£V.i"hali bj rn-rcrce.

What

I DnvruofTDj inrnitr.

What bloody worke focuer,

Ofb Tgrecfcthy ioue : Not xiith vainc (hankes.but with acceptance bountetHW, ABdwillvpontheinifhnipucchcctc'f^ Within thcie three dayes,k^!»e hcare ihcc lay, TKat C#»/;;Vinot alsiic,

J4^. My friend is dead i Tis donr as you reque!l,but kt her Hue.

0th, Dam her lewj ifisnks • O <Um her, ComCjgopwiihmc apastjv'vi}! 'AJtWraw To furtijfh mc vwjfh fcnie fwifc irteancs of lic ith, Forthcfairc diuell; now anrhoumy Lciutcnant,

/^j. I am your owoe for C4icr.

£«f^D efQcmonb EmUh ^rw^f/?,? Clmm,

I>ef, Do you know firrs.whecf the Lciutenani C*fji9 lies ?

C/#. T dare not fay he lics-aov whcri?.

Z>/^ Why man?

H« ii a Souidicr,aiid for od« to fay d Souldicr lics,is ftabbicg,

D*"/^ Go tOjWhcrc lodges he ?

Clo, I know noc wher^ he lodges ,ar.d for mc. to dcuifc a Wgin», and I?y he lies iUcic,wcyc to lie in ir.y throatc.

De(d. Can you inquire huii out^and be eciified by report ?

CU, I will cathechiz-c the world for him, that- v$, make qucihons And by t hem an Twer.

Defd, Sceke him,bi J him come hiihcr,tcllhiml hauc rooucd my L«rd ii» Ivjs faehaife,and hope all will be wclh

CUt Todoc this is ■within the coinoafTeofa man, and therefore ric attempt the doi:5g of it. Exn.

Dcjd. V Vherc ll^ould I loofs thac handkerehcr £mMt4i<

Em. ] know not Madam,

JDeJ. Bcleciie me. I had rather loofc my pu?' "c Full of Cfufadces : and but my noble Moore Ist?ueof miade,and madcofuofuch bafeneiTc, As kaleus crcatur* s are .ic v-crc erwugh j Tf> ptK him f.c »)i tlunkmg, £«« hh< noc zealous,

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Defd, Who he M rhinkc the Siln where he was home. Drew ail fuch humors from him. Enter Ox.\\z\\o.

Em, Looke where he comes,

Def. I willnocleatjchimnow, Let Cafsio be cald to him : how is it with you my Lord ?

Oih. Well my good Lady : O hardncflc to diflcrr.ble : How doe you Dejdomova f

Def Wcll,my good Lord.

0th, Giucme your hand, this hand is mojftmy Lady.

Def. It ycc has fch no agc,nor knownc nororrow.

Oth, This argues fruitfulneffc and Ubcrall heart. Not hot and moi(i,t his hand of yours requires A rcqucUev from liberty : fading and praying. Much calligation, excrcife deuout ; For hccrc's ayoung and fwctting diiicU here. That commonly rebels .• lis a good hand, A frankc one.

Def^ You may indeed lay (o^ For twas that hand ihatgaueaway my heart.

Oih, A liberaJl hand.thc hearts of old gaue hands. But our new herraldry is hands, not hearts.

Vef, I cannot fpeakc of this,come,comc,your promife*

Oth. What promifc chuckc ?

Def. I haue fent to bid Cafsio come fpcake with you.

Otb. 1 haue a fait and fullen rhuitic offends me, Lend me thy handkerrher,

Def. Here my Lord.

Oth. That which I gaue you,

Def. 1 haue it not about mc

Oth. Nor.

Def. NofaiihmyLord.

Oih. Thatsafauii: thathandkcrcher Did an Egyptian to my mother giue. She was a charmer,and could almoli readc The thoughts of people;flic told her while ftic kept it, T'would make her amiablc,and fubduc my father Iiuirely to her loue : But if flic left it.

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Intireiy to bcr Iou<r t But if flie iort it.

Or made a gift of it .• my fathers eye

Should hold her lothcly,and his fpirits fliouW hum

After new fancies: flic dying, gaue it me,

And bid me whea my fate would haue me wiue, 6^

To glue ic her ; I did fo,and take n tcde on r.

Make it a darling,Ukc your pretious eye,

Toloofc,cr giuc'c away, were fuch perdition.

As nothing elfc could match. ' es

Defd, rftpoirible?

Oth^ Tis true,therc's magicke in the web of it, A Sybclhhat bad numbrcd in the world. The Sun to make two hundred compaffcs.

In her prophctique fury /owed the workc ; 72

The wormcs were hallowed that did breed thefiike, And it was died in Mummy ,with the skilful! Confcrues of maidens hearts.

JDef» Ifaith i'ft true ?

Oth. Moftvcritablc,thereforelookcto*c well. 76

I>cf, Then wouidtoGod,ihatIhadacucrfccncIt:,

Oth. Ha,whcrcforc?

Def. Why doe you fpeakc fo ttattingly and rafl:ily.

Oth, rft loft ? i'ft gone ? fpcake^is it out o'the way? so

Vcf, Heauenbleflc vs.

Oth. Say you?

Vef. Tc is not loft,but what and if it were ?

Oth. Ha, 84

Def. I fay it is not lotl.

Oth, Fetch'r,lei me fee it,

Dcf, Why fo I can fir,but 1 will not now, This is a trickc,to put me from my fuite, 88

Ipra.y let Cafno^hc receiu'd againe.

Oih. tctch me iliat handkerch€r,my mind mif^iucy. Vej", Come,come,you'll ncucc mcete a more fu^cieut n^an.

Oth» The handkcrcher. 92

Def, IpraytalkcmeofC<«/Jw,

Oth, The handkcrcher.

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Vsf' A man that all hit time, Hatb founded his good fortunes onyourloue, Shard dangers with you. 96 Cth. The hand kcrchcr.

J)tf. I faith you are too blame.

0th. Zouns, ExHc

Em. Isnot thismaniealous?

Def, I ne're faw this before : Sure tlierc's fome wonder in this handkeccher, J am moft vnhappy in the lolTc.

Enter 1 a go andCz^vx

Eiti. Ti$ not a yecre or two fhcwcs vs a man, ;04 Thcy^re all but RoiHacks,and we all but foode *

They eate vs hungcrly,and whrn they are full, They belch ?s ; lookeyoUjC^/rw and my husband.

lag. There is no other way ,tis Gic mull doe it, ws Andloc the happiijene,goe,indi importune her.

Def. How now good O^/tf ^what's theivrws with you i

Cef Madam,my former fuicc r 1 dec befccch yoit, That by your vertuousnncanesjl may agauic Exiil,aad be a member of his loue, Whom T,with ail the duty of my heart, IntJrely honour,! v/ould not be delayed .' If my oftcncc be of fuch mortail kind. That seither fcrujccpa.ljnor prcfent forrowcs, Nor purpos'd m»rrit, in futurity Can rsiifome rac^into his louc agiins But to know fo,rriUil be my benefit, 12C So fhall I cloth rne in a foic'ci content.

And fhootc my felfe yp ii\ fomc other coiirfc,. To fortunes alrnts.

Def. Alas thrice gtmhCafth, My aduocation is not now in tanc^ J2f My Lord is not f::y I.cH.nor fnould I know him.

Wefc he in ftuour^as in huosor dti i;d, i;ohe!pe mc.eiiery fpi) ir fanftiHcd, As i hsiu- fpokt-n for you, all my bcJl;

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And ftood within the blsnke of his difpleafurc, ?or my free fpecch: you mull a while bepaticnr, What I can doe I vjiH^and more 1 will Then for iny felfs I darc,lct that fuSice you,

lag. Is nr^y Lord angry ?

Em He went hence but now. And certaincly in ilr«ngc vnquietneffc.

lag. Can he be angry ? I haue feenc the Caimoa, When »t hath blowne his ranker into the ay re ; And (like the Diucli) froni his very arme, Puft his ownc brother, and can he be angry > Something of moment then : I wil! gee tnccte him. There s matecr ini indeed, if he be angry.

Dtfd. I prcethee do fo : fomething fure of StU€, Either from p^emectov feme vnhatcht prafticc. Made dcmonttrable herein Cyprus to him, Hathpudled his deere fpirit,and in fuch cafes Mens natures wrangle with inferior things, Tho great ones are tho obie6l, Tis cuen fo : for let our finger ake. And it endues our other hcathfull members, Euen to that fence of psine J nay, we muft thinke, m-s

Men are not gods.

Nor of ihenf» lookc for fuch obferuances As fits the Bi idall .• bcflircw n^ much EpfiUia, I was ('vnhandfomCjWarrior as I am) Arraigning his vnkindenffe with my foule ; But now I finde,! had fubhornd the witnefle. And hee's indued falfly.

Em. Pray hcauen it be State matter $»a8 you thinke. And no conception,nor ivj iealous toy •'•^^

Concerning you.

Defd, Alas the day,I neucr gaue him caufe.

Em. But iealous fculcs will not be anfwcred fo„ They are nor eucr iealous for the caufc. But iealous fcr they are iealous : tisamonllerj Begot vpon itfdfe.borne on it fclfc.

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Vefd, Heauenkccpe that monftct from Ori^fZ/oi- mind.

JEw. La«ly, Amen.

Def I will goc feeke h\n\,Cafsh waJkc here about. If 1 doc findc him fiM'lc movie your fuite, Eieeunt Defd And fcckcto c(fc6i U tomy vttcrmoft. .WEmiUta.

Caf. I humbly ihanke your La<li(lii|>.

Binn^ S3ucyouF»kndC<7/>/o. £«f<,rBianca.

Caf. What make you from home ? How IS it with you my moft fairc Bianvi ? iTairh fwccie loud was comming to your houfc.

fc'/tf». And I was going to your Lodging Cafsia ; Vv'hsukcepe a weckcaway ? feucn dates and nighcs, Eigjitfcore eight houres, and louers abfcnt houres, More tedious then the dialljcightfcore times. No wcaty reckoning.

Caf. Pardon mc BiancJ^ I banc this while wIlH laden thoughts bin preft. But I fliall in a more conucnicnt time, Strike oflf this (core of abfcuce : fwcete Bianca^ Take me this worI<cout#

B'un, Oh C<«/f/<»,whence came this?

This is Tome token froma newer friend. To the fell abrence,now I fceic a caufe, Jftcometothis ?

Caf. Goto worn an , Throw your vile ghcffcs in the diuclls teeth, T-rom whence you hauc them, yon are icalous now, Tliat this is trom feme miftriflejfomc remembrance. No by ijiy faith Biavca,

Biatt. why who's is it ?

Caf. I know not fvvcctc,! found it in my chamber, J like the v»'orkc well,cie it be demanded. As like enough ic will,rdchauc it cG\'>'^\td, Take ir,and do't,and leaue mc tor this time.

Bum. Leaue you,vvherefore ?

Caf, I doe attend here on the Generall, And thinke it no addition^nor my wifb.

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To haue him fee me worn an *d.

Bian, But that you doe not loue me .• I pray you bring me on the way a\utle, And ray,if I fhall fee you foone atnighi.

Caf, TU but a little way,that I can bring yo u , For I attend hcre,but Tie fee you fopne.

Bi4tt, TiS very good^I rauft be circumflanc'd.

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fag. Will you thinkcfo?

Orh. Th'inke Co /ag04

l0g, Whatjto kifle iu priuatc }

Oth. An vnauthoriz'd kifle.

J4g. Or to be naked with her friend abed, An houre, or morc,not meaning any barme.

Oth, Naked abed /4f(?,and not nticane hartne ? Jt 15 hypocrific againd tbe diucU : They that meanc vcrtuoufly,and yet doc To, The diuell their vertuc tcmprsjand they tempt hcauen;

l4g. So they doc Bothijig,ti5 aveniall flip ; But it I giue my wife a bandkcrchcr,

0//[».. What then?

lag. Why then tis hers my Lordjind being hers. She may,T thinkc,beftow*t on any man.

Oth. She is protc^rcs of her bonom to. May fhcgiuc that?

, Jag. Her honour is aneflence that's not fcenc. They haue it very oft,that haue it not : But for the handkerchcr.

Oth. By heauen,! would moft gladly haue forgot it; Thou faidfl (O it comes o'remy memory^ As doth the Rauen o'rc the infc^lcd houfe.

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Boding to all.) He had my hanketchcr. lag, Uwhatofthat ? Oth» That's iir>: fo good noW# 24 Ufi^, What if I had Gid 1 had fesnc him do you wrong?

Or heard him ray(asknau«'$be fuch abroad) Who hauingby their ownc imporcunatc iuite. Or by the voKmt.ity dotage oFfome miRris , 28 Conutnced,or lupplicd thcin,cannotchufc. But they muft blab.

Oth. Hath he faid any thing? Ug. He hath my Lord,but be you Well afiur'd, t^o more then hcc'l vtifwcare, Oih, VVhac hath he fayd ? 32 Ug, Faith that he did — I know not what he did.

Oth, Bat what ^ Ing^ Lye. Oth. With her?

Ian, With hereon hcr,wh3t you will.

Oth, Licwithhcr,liconher? W^c fay lie o«her,whcn they beiy her ; lyc with her, /Loans, that's fuirome,bandkerchcr$,Coiifc(Tion, hankcrchers. Htfaisdownt.

« hg.. Workc on my medicine, wcrkc: thus credulous foolcs arc

caught,and many worthy and chef^e dames, cuenthus all guiltlcffe, mcctc reproach ; What bo my Lord_,my Lord I hyyOthclb^— how now Cajsio, Enttr Ca (Tio,

Caf* VVhat's the mattei ? I*g, My Lord is falne into an Epilepfy, 52 Thisishisfecond fir,hchadoneyeUcrday, Caf. Rub him about the Temples. Ja^. No,forbcarc, The Lcthcrgic,mu{\ haus his quiet courfc, If not he foames at mojath,and by and by 56 Brcakes out to fauage madnclTc: looke he ftitrcs: Dec youwiihdww your fclfe a htt!c whrl?. He will rccoucr llraight^whcn he is gone , 1 would on great occafion fpcake with yoUi 60 How is it Gcncrailjhauc you not hurt your head ? Gth, Docftthwmockemc?

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lai* Imockcyou? nobyHeaucn, Would you would beare your fortunes like a man.

Oth. A horned man's a monfter,and a bcaft.

lag. There's many a bcaft then in s populous City, And many a ciuill monfter.

Oth' Didhcconfcffc?

lAg. Good fir be a^nan, Thinke cucry bearded &Uow,th2t $ but yoak*d, May draw wiih you,there*s luillions now aliue, en

That nightly lyes in thofc vnproper beds. Which ihcy dare fwcarc peculiar : your cafe is better ; Otis the fpitcof hel!,thc fiends arch mockf. To Kp a wamon in a fccure Coach, And to ftippofc her chatte : No,Ict me know. And knowing what 1 am,l know what (lie fhall be*

Oth. O thou art wife jtiscertaine.

Idg. Stind you awhile aparr» Confine your fclfc but in a patient lift : ''^

Whilft you were here ere whilc,inad with your gricfe, A paflion tnoft vnfming fuch a man, Cafsio came hither,! ftiifted him away. And laycd good fcufc»vpon your cxtacy, Bid him anon rctirc,and here fpeakc with me, the which he promifdc : but incaue your fclfc. And marke the Iccres,thc Iibes,and notable fcorncf. That dwell in cucry region ofhii face ; S'?

For I will make him tell the tale anew, Whcre,how,how ofc,how lotig 3goe,and when. He has,aHd is againe to cope your wife : I fay,but marke his icnfture,mary patience, ss

Or i fliall fay , you arc all in alj/m fpleenc. And nothing of a man.

Oth, Docft thou hearc lago^ I will be found moft cunning in my patience ; But docft thou hcare,moft bloody.

Isg» That's not amiiTc : ^z

But yet kecpc time in all ; will you withdraw ?

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Kow wiUIqueftionCrt/jr/oof^/4»rtf;

A hutwifc that by felling her defires,

Buys her felfe bread and doathes ; it is ^ Creature,

Tlut dotes on Cafsio : as tis the ftriimpets pUg«e

To beguile many,and be beguild by one, En^.Caffio?

He,whcn he heares of her^cannoc refrainc

From the cxceiTe oflaughtcr ; bere he comes ;

As he 3iallfiTi*ile,0/;&^//<ji'baIl goe mad.

And his vnbookifh iealouGe mufl confter

PooreC<af//a*^rrailes,g€rTures,aud light behauiour,

Quite in the vvroug.- How doc you iiow Leiucenant '

C**/'. The vvorfcr/haL' you giuc mcthc addition. Whole want eucn kills me.

lag. Ply Defdefnona \K,'eli,and you are fure oii'c . Now ifthis fuite lay in Bianca's powcr^ How quickly fbould you fpecd*

Caf, Alas poore Catiue.

Oih, Looks how he hughes already.

lag, Incucrkaewawomanlouemaiifo,

Cdf, Alas poorc rogue,! thinke ifaich fne loUes me.

Otbs Now he denyes it f2intly,and laughes it ouc.

lag. Dec you heare Cafsh ?

Oth. Now he importunes him to tcII it on, CoetOjWellGiid.

lag. SHcgiucs it out thityoufliall marry her. Doc you intend it?

Caf. Ha,ha,ha,

Oth. Doc you triumph Roman^doe you triiimph ? Caf, I man y her? I prethee bcare Tome charity to my wir. Doc not thinke it fo Ynwhoiefome •. ha,ba,ha,

Oih. So/o/o/ojlaughthat wins.

Jag. F aith the cry goes,you lliall marry her,

Caf. Prcethcc fay true.

Jflg, 1 am a very vjllaine elCc,

Oth. HayouttotMmewcli,

Caf, This isthemonkiciowngiuin^aiittnieisperrwadcci I v/.l marry hereout of her owne loue and flattcry.notout of my promife,

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Otb, lagohukons tncjnow he begins the (lory .

Caf. Shcwashecfeeuennow, fticc haunts rrc In cuery place , I was tothcr Jay,t?lkhi2 on the Tea l>ankc,with certiine f^^«?;w/»/,and thither comes this bauble,by this hand (he fats thus about my iKck.

Otb, Crying,OdearcCrf/jrw,asitwere:bisicfturc imports It,

C^f, So lungs,ancHoII$sand wccpcs vpoo me; fo halcs,and puis mt,h«iha»ha.

Oth, Now he tells how {he pluckt him t o my C hamber, I fee that nofc of yours,but not that d«g I fliail throw't to.

C4f Weil,! rouftleauc her company. Enter Bhac^»

lAg^ Before ms.lookc where (he comef, risfuch another ficho; marry a per fum'd one, what doe yoamcanc by this banting of inc.

Sum. Lee the diucl and his dam haunt you, what did you meanc by that fame handkcrcher, you gauemcecucn now? I wjisafinc foole to take it; Imufttake out the whole worke,a likely peecc of wotke, that you fhculd fii)d it in yotJr chamber, and not know who left it there: this is fome minxes token, and I muft take out the vvorke; thcrCigiuc it the hobby horfe, whcrefocucr you had it , Tie take out no worke on't.

C*f How now my fwccic i?Mw<i,how now^how now ?

Oth. By heaucn that {hould be my handkercher.

Mum. An you'll come to fupper to nlghr, you may , JWi you witt tiot,come when you are next prepared for. Exit.

Jag. After her, after her,

Caf Faith I rauft ,(hcc*ll railc i*thc ftrecte clfe.

/4j. Will you fup there f

Cuf. Faith I intend To.

lag. Wcll,I may chance to fee you,for I would very faine fpeake withyou»

Caf Prccthcc come,will you ?

la^. Goe tOjfaynomorei fA-iiCaflio,

Ofk Howfhalllrrurderhim//i(fa?

lag. Did you pcrcciuc,how he laughed at bis rice }

Oth. O JagOf

lag. Ami did you fee the handkercher? Oth. Wasihatmine?

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Oth. T would haue hiin nine yeares a killing; aitiie wooian^a faire woman ,a fwce tc womin.

/ag» Nay you muft forget.

Orh. A nd let bcr rot and pcrifii 9 and be dambM to raght^i^ £h« (hall not liiie •• no, my heart is i ura'd to ilonc;I ftrike it,and it hurts my hand : O the wo»ld has not a fweeter creature, fhe might lie by an Empcrours ridc,an^ command him taskcs.

Ug. Nay that'snoi your way#

Oth, Hangheril doc but fay what flic is; Sodehcate withher nccdic, an admirable mudtion, O (hccwiU fing the fauagenefle out of a Be;irc ; of fo hye and plentious wit andinuention,

Jag. Shce's the worl'c for all this,^

Oih. A thoufand tboufand times : aud then of fo gentle a con- dition.

lag^ Ijtoo gentle..

Oth, 1 that's certainc,but yet the pitty of it /«^«, the pitty.

/4, Ifyou be fo fond oucr her iniquity^giue her patent to offend, for ifit touches not you^it comes necre ito body.

Ot^. I will chop her into mcfl'es — cuckold mc i

l4£. O tii fbuie in her.

Oth. With mine OflikeT.

lag. That's fouler.

Gth, GetmeXoraepoifbn Ar^tf> this night Tie not cxpoftulate with hetjhft her body and beauty viiprouidc my mindc agcn , this night fago,

I^g, Doc ic not with poifon » ttrangic her in ber betl ^ cuca the bed flic hath contaminated.

Oth, Good,good,ihc iufiicc of it plcafes very .good.

Jag. And for Cafsigjici mc bee his vndcxtakcr i yoti thai! he»€. naore by midnight. ^ Trttntj^t,

Bntir Lodoulco,D«rdcmona^4«^ J.Uf^i^-^ts.

Oth. EtctUcntgood; VVbat Tt umpet is thatfame ?

lagt Something from fT^ce fure,ns Lodouico, ConK fiiom the Diikc,and fee your wife is with hir*K

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ltd. Cod faue the worthy GcneraU*

Oih, With all my heart fir#

Lfd. The Duke and Senators of^xw greete you,

0(k. 1 kiflc the infti umcnt of their plcaWccs.

Def And what ^ t!ic ncwcs good coufcti Lodcuico ?

lag, I am very glad to fee you Seignior : — welcome to Cyfrts*

Led. I thanke you,how does Leiucenant Ctifsuii

I*g, Liuesfir,

X>*y^ Coufcn,rherc*$ falnebetwcenehimandmyLord, An vukind breach,buc you fl^all make ail well.

Oth, Are you furc of diat ?

D<f^ My Lord;

Oth, This faile you not to doe,as you will. —

hod. He did not cal1,hec*s bufic in the paper : Is there diuifion betwcciie thy Lord and Ca^sio ?

Def, A moft vnhappy one,I would doc much Toattone thcro/or the louel beaie to Caftio,

Oth. Fire and Brimilonc,

X>r/. My Lord.

O/^. Arc you wife?

DfifA. VVhatjis he angry ?

Led* May be the letter mou'd hitn; For as I thinke ,they doe command him home. Deputing Ctf/jf*<?'in his gouemeinent.

De[d, Bymytroih,lamgladon*c. ^^*

Oth, Indeed,

Def. My Lord.

Oth. I am glad to fee you mad.

Vef, How fwecte Otbetlo ?

Oth, Dmell.

Def. T hauenot dcferu'd this.

Lod. My Lord,this would not be belceu'd inf^»«r, Tho I (hould fwcarc 1 faw't : lis very much. Ma kc lici amcods,{lie wccpes.

Oth, O DiueiljDiueU, If that the earth could tcemc with woirwns teares ^^e

Each drop (Tie falis,would proue a Crocadile :

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X)*f. I will not ftay to offend you» Lod, Trueiy an obedient Lady t 260 I doc btfccch your Lordihip.cali her backc. Oth. Miftriffe. Def My Lord.

Oih. What would you with her fir ? ted. WbOjI my Lord ?

Oth. I,you did wifln that Iwould make her turnc .• '464 Sir iht can turnc,and turnc,and yet go on»

And turnc ag3ine,and fine can wcepe fir, wecpcj And fhec's obcdienr,as you fayjObedicnt ; Very obcdicnt,procced you m your tear es, 268 Concerning this fir ; O well painted paflton :

I am commanded here .• — get you away, l*le fend for you anort : — Sir,l obey tlK mandat. And will returnc to fifwwi— hcncc,auant, 272 Cafsio fi)all hauc my place; and fir tonight

1 doc intrcatc that we may fup together.

You are welcome fir to Cjfres ,r- goatcs and monkicj. Exit,

Lod. Is this the noble Moor c,whom our full Senate 276 Call all in all fufficient ? This the noble nature.

Whom paffion ccwld not fhalcc ? Whofc folid vcrtur , The fliot of accident,nor dart of chance Could neither graze,apr peirce ? Ia£. He is much changed. 280 Lod. Are his wits fafc ? is he not light of braine ?

lag. He's that he isjlmiy not breathe my cenfare. What he might be,if as he might^he isnot^ 1 would to heauen he were. tfid. Whatjftf ike his wife. 28^ /a£. Faith ih at was not (o well; yet would I knew

That rtroake would proucthc worft.

Led, Jiithlsvfc? Or did the letters workc vpon his blood* And new create this fault ? fd£. Alay,aUs.

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It »5 nothoncfty in me to fpcikc, 2««

What 1 haucfccnc and knowne.you (Viall obfcruchim,

And his ownc courfcs will denote him (o.

That I may faue my fpccch : doc but goe after.

And nraarkc how he concinues. 292

Ltd, I im forry that I am decciu'd in him.

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E«/flr Othello /Wi^Eroi Hi a. \\\\.

OiK You bauefecnjc nothing then,

Em, Nor eucr heard,oor eucr did fufpCiSV.

Oth. Yes,and you hauc fccne Cajsh and fhc together,

Ent. But then I favv no hatmr.and then I heard Each fillablc that breath made vp betwecne 'em.

Oth- Whatjdid they ncucr whirpcr ?

Em. Neucr,my Lord.

Oth, Nor fend you out o'the way?

Em. Neuer. Oth, To fetch her fa n>hcr mask^hcr gloues,noriiothi«g?

E*n, Ncuer,my Lord.

Oth. That's ftrarge.

Em, IdurftmyLordjtowagerflicishoncft, '^

Lay downe my foulc at ilake : ifyou thinkc other, Remoue your thought,it doth abufc your bofome. If any wretch ha puithisinycur head,

Let hcaucns requite it with the Serpents curfe, /«

For if (he be not honeft,charte,and true, Tliere's no man happy,thc purctt of her Sex Is foulc as {lander. Exit Emillia*

Oth, Bid her come hither, goe. She fayes enough^yet fhc's a fimple ba wde, 2c

That cannot fay as much ; this is a fubtlc whore, A clofetjlocke and key,of villainous fecrcts. And yet fhee'IIkneele and pray^I ha fcene her do'c. £»f«rDefdemona and'BrvWMx*

DeJ. My Lord,\vhat is your will ? ^v

Oth. Pray chucke come hither.

Bef. W hat i$ your plcafurc ?

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Oth, Let nic fee jrour eyes - - looke in my face,

Def. What horrible fancy's this ?

Oth, Some ofyour fun^on mtftrifie, Lcauc procrcants alone,and fliur the dore, CoffCjOr cry hcm^if any body come, Your iTiirteryjyouririiltf ry : naydifparch. Efcitl^m,

Def Vponmy knecswhat docs yoiir fpcech import ? I vndcrdand a fury in your words, But not the words.

0(rh. Wliy,vviut art thou 'f

Def Your wife my Lord, your true and ioyall wife.

Oth, CcmCjfwcareir.dam thyfelfe, Leaft being like one cf heauen,thc diueils thcmfclucs Should feare to ccafe thec,thcrcforcbc double dambd, Swcarc thou art honclh

Def, Hcauen doth trucly know it.

Oih, Hcauen trucly knowes,that thou art falfe as hell.

Dif To \vhom,my Lord,with whom ? how am I Falfc?

Otb. O £)/r/£/^»9<?»4,away,away,away.

Def Alas the hcauy day, why do you vvecpe ? Ano 1 the occafion of thofe tcares my Lord .'' ifhaply you my father doefufpe6V, An Inilrument of this your calling backc. Lay not your blame on mc ; ifyou haue left him, Why 1 haue left him wo,

Oth, Had it pleas'd hcauen To try mc with afHi61:ion,kad he ratn'd All kindes of fores .and fliamcs on my bare head, St«cp'dmeinpouerty,to the very lips, Giuen to captiuiiy,me and my hopes, I Oiould haue found in Come part ofnry foulc A drop of patience; but Rlas,tomakc arc A fixed figure, for the time of fcornCj To point his flow vnmouing fingers at -«oh, oh. Yet could 1 bcarctliat too,V!clI , very w elf. But there ; where I haue garnci'd vp my 'leart.. Where either I muft Iiur,or be are no lite,

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The fount3iiie,from the which my currant ruiinfs.

Or clfc drycs vp , to be difcardetl thence.

Of kcepe it as a Ccrtcrne, for foulc Toadcs

To knot and gcndcrin ; turnc tKy complexion there.

Patience i]by young and rofc-lip'd Chciubin .

I here iookc grim a«Hc!!,

Def, I hope my noble Lord eltcemcs me honeft. 0th, O I,a$ funnmers flie$,arc in the (limbics. That quickea euen with blowing : O thou blackc wcede,why arc fo loucly faire ? Thou fmdr^ fo fvvectejthat the fence akes at U>ce, Would thou hadft nc'rc bin borne.

Def, Alas,^^'hat ignorant finnc haue I committed I Oih, Was this faire papcr,ihis raoft goodly bouke. Made to wtitc whore on ? — What,comnmted ? Heauen flops the nofe at it.and the Moone winkcs, The bawdy wiad,that kifics^Uit nicetcs. Is hufbc within the hallow mine of earth. And will not hear'i : — whatcommittcdj- impudent (IriimpeSj Dff, ByJ)C3Ucnyou doe me wrong. Oth. Are not you a flrumpct ? Dff. t>[ojas I ;jmaChri{tian: If to preferue this veffcU for my Lord, from any hitcd foulc vrnlawfull touch. Be net to be a (trumpet, I am none. Oih, What, not a whore ?

VcJ. Nojaslfballbcfaued. l-Mgr Emt\hi4

Oth, Iftpoifible? Def. O heauen forgiueneffc. Oik I cry you mercy, I tookc you tor that cunning whore Q^Venice, Thar marri-rd with 0;.Wi»: you m'fliifie, That hauc the office oppofitcto S. Pmr, And keepes the gates iniiclU>you,you,you ; We ha done our courfc; thcre*^ money for your painrs, 1 pray you turne the key,and keepe our counfeli. £»ir« £iw. Alas,what does this Gcntlcinan conccinc ?

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How doc you Ma(iain,ho w doe you my good Lady ?

Def, Faith halfe aflcepe,

Em. Good Madam, what's ihe matter with my Lord ?

Def, Wichwho?

Em. Why with my Lord Madam.

Vef. I ha none,doe not taike to me EwiWa^ I cannot wecpc,nor anfwcr haue I none, /c* But what (hould goe by water : preethee to night

Lay on my bed our wedding fiicctcs/emembcr, And cal I ihy husband hiyhcr*

£w. Hereisa changeindeed. E^t.

^Def. Tis mcete I (hould be s(dc fo, very well j How hauc I bin bcti3U*d, thac he might fticke Tlfc fmallcft optnion,on my greateft abufc.

lagk What is your pkafiHC, Madam, Enter \zgo.

How ilt with you? ifi»rfEmiilia»

Def* I cannot tell : thole that doc teach yoting babes Doe it with gentle mcanes,and eafie taskes, Hemight ha chid me fo, for hi good faith, 1 am a child at chiding,

Jagt., Winac is the matter L ady >

Em» Aks UgOyXny Lord hath fo bcwhot'd hac^ Throwne fuwh dcrpite,and hcauy scrmes vpon her. As trucheartscamot bcare.

Def. Ami that name Iagd'>

Idf, Wliat name faire Lady?

JOef, Such as (he Gycs my Lord did fay I wa s ?

Em. He caird her whore i A begger in his drinkc» CouUi not haue layed fuch tearmes vpon his Caller.

lag. Why did he To?

X>*?/. 1 doc not know_,I am fure I am none fuch.

Ug, Doc not weepc^doc not wccpc •. alas the day.

Jim, Kas (he forfookc (b many noble matches* Her Fathcr,and her Countrey,aiiher friends. To be cald whore .<' would it not make one wecpe / ^^8 Dr/I It ismy wrctchcdfortiUie.

lag^ Befljtcw himfor It; how comes this tricke vponhim ?

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DeJ. Nay,hcauen doth know.

Em. I will be hang'd,iffome eternall villainc. Some bufie and insinuating rogue. Some coggiiigjcoulening fl3UC,to get feme office, Hauenoc dcuifde this flander,T*lc behangV! clfe.

lag. Ficjthcre is no fuch man,it is Impoffible.

Def Ifany fuch there be,beaucr. pardon him,

Em, A halter pardon him,and hellgnaw his bones: Why fbould he call her whore ? who keepes her company? What placc,'what time,whac for me,whftc likelihood? The Moore's abus'd by fomc outragious knaue : Some bafe notorious knaue/omcfcuruy fellovy,

0 heaucn,that fuch companions thoudft vnfold. And put in euery honcft hand a whip. To la(h r.he rafcall naked through the woild, EuenfromtheEafttotheWefl. /^*

Jag, Speake within dorcs,

Em* Ofievponhim; fome fuch fquire he way. That turnd your wit,thc feamy fide without. And made you to fuipefl me with the Moore,

Jag- You are a foole,goc to.

Bef. O Good JagOy VVhat (hall I doe to win my Lord agalne ? Good friend goe to him.for by this light o( beauen,

1 knov^ not how lloft him.

Jag* I pray you be content,tis but his humour, The bufincflc of the State docs hirf offence. And he docs chide with you»

Dtf/l If tVcrc no cKhe'r*

Jag* Tisbucfojiwsrrantyou; Harkc how thcfc Inftrumems fummonyou to fupper. And the great Mcffengcrs of Venice ftay , Goe in,and weepe not,all things fliall be well. Exit yjcmn. How now Rodsrigo ? ^nicr Roder igo, '72

Rod I doe not finde that thou dealftiuftly with me.

lag. What in the contrary"?

Red. £u«y cay, thou doftcft me, with fome dcuife lago-,

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And ratVicr,^& it feetncs to fr/e,thou keepcft from me. All conuenicncy,thcn fupplic'Yt me,wiih the kail AcluaiTtage of hope 1 1 wi'! indeed fvo longer itidurc rt. Nor am 1 yet perfwadetl to put vp in pcacc.what already Ihaucfoolifhly fuffcrd.

lag. Will you heare mc Roderigo ?

Rod. Faith I hiuc heard too much /or your words^ And pcrrorniance are no kin together,

laiT. You charge me moft vniuiMy.

Rod* I haue wafted my felfc'out ormeancs : the Icwels youliaue had from mc^to deliuer to Defdemona^ would haltc haue cort-uptcd a Votarift : you haue told mc fhe has receiu'd cm, and rcturn'd nsce cxpedation,andcomforts,ofruddak3ei€rpc<5tjandac'quictance,but 1 finde none,

lag. We!l,gocto,vcrygood^

Red, Very welljgoctOjIcannctgoctoman, it is not very well, by this hand,l fay m very fcuruy , and begin to fiiidc my fcifc fbpc m ic.

lag. Very well.

Rod, 1 fay it is not very well,- Twill raakemyrcireknowne to D?/(!/^9»rf,iffhc will rerumc me my Icwels , I will giuc ouermy fuite,nnd repent my vniawfull folHciwiion , if not, afiiuc your felffe lie fcekefaiisfa^on of you.

Ijtg. You haue faid now..

Rod, J,and 1 haue faid nothing, but what I protcft entendment of doing.

Ji>g, Why now I fee there's mettle in thee , and eucn from this time doc build onthee,a better opinion ihencuer before, "iue mc tfiy hand R9derig0i Thoir]ia(t taken againft mc a moft iuilconccp- tioa,but yet I protcff,! hsije delt moft dire^Iy iathy aftaires.

R«d, Irhath not appeared.

I4tg, I grant indccdit hath not appcar'd, and your fufpitionis not without wit aad iudgcment ; But R^d^igo , if thou haft that within thee indeed , which I haue greater reafon to belecuc no^, tReneues,] meane purpofcscourige.and YaiQur^thre night (hew ifjif thou the next night following cnioycftfloc Vejdtmwa .^ taketnec \xom this world with treachery,and.dctH^fc c»ginc$ for my life.

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Rod. Well ,is it within re afon and comp afTc ? 2z^

lag. Sir,ihere is cfpcciall command come from Vtnici^ To depute CAfsio in Othellcs place.

Rsd, Is that true ? why then Othello and Dtfdemctta 229

Returne againc to ycnke,

lag, O no, he goes into Mattritattia,tn^ takes away with him The fairc Dejdemona ^^nltSz his abode be lingcr'd

Here by fome accident,whercin none can be fo ssz

dctcrmtnate,as the rt mouing of CAfsio.

Rod. How doe vou mcane icmouing of him ?

fifg' VVhy,by making him vneapablc o^Oihello j^hcc, sae

Knocking out his braincs.

Rod, And that you would hauc me to doe.

fag. liand if you dare doe your felfc a profit,and right, hce fups to night with a harlotjand thither will I goe to him ; — he koowcs not yet of his honourable fortune : if you will watch his going thence, which I will fafhton to fall out bctwecne twclue and one, you may take him atyourplcafure ; I will bcnccrc to fccand your 244

attempt, andhec fhallf-dlbetwcenevs.* come, ftand not amat;*d At it_,but goe along with mce,I will (hew you iuch a nccc flity in his dcathjthat you Chall thinkc your felfe bound to put it on him< i i is Z'^s

now high fupper timc,and the itight growes to waft .• about it.

Enter Othelh, Defdef»ona^Led4ttico,Emifli4» and Attendants.

Rod, I will heare further reafon for this.

lag. Andyoufballbefatisfied. Ex.'it^MtdKoA, 252

Lod. I do befccch you fir,troubIe y our fcifc no further. — :

Oih, O pardon me,it fhall Joe ikc good to walke. W.\n..

Lod. Madamc,good night,! humbly thankc ycnr Ladifhip. T>e[. Your hoaour is raoft welcome. Oih, W ill you walke fir :-— O D(?/<^fW(3V««. Def My Lord,

Otb. Get you to bed, o'chc inllani I will be returned, forthwith, difpatch your Attendant there, «- lookc it be done. Exttmt.

Dif,^ I will my Lord. Ew, How go?s it now ? be lookes gentler iHctvhe did

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Vef. He faies he will returne incontinent: He harh comman<lcd me to goetobed^ And bad nnc to difmiffc you,

Em, Difmiflcme?

Dcj. Ic was his bidding, therefore good EmiiUa, Giuc mc my nightly wcaring,and adiuc, Wc muft not now difplcafe him.

Ew I would you bad neucr feene Him,

Def So would not I,royloue doth fo approue hitn. That cucn his ftubborneneffc,his checks and frowncs. Prcthcc vnpin ntc ; hauc.grace and fauour in them.

Em, I liawe laied thcrefhectes you bade nfic_jOnthe bed,

Def. All's one good faith : how foolifl-j arc our mind?? If 1 doc<lic before thec,prctliec 0irawd nac In one of ihofe fame (lit crcs.

Em. Gome, conie,you raJke,

^ef. My mother had a maid cald Barharjy She was in loue,and he flic lou*d,prou d mad, 1 29 And did forfakc hcr,(hc has a fong of willow. An old thing 'twas^but it cxpreft her fortune. And (lie died finging it,thav Song tonight. Will not goe from my mind — haikc, who's that knocks ?•

Em. It ii the wind; 58 JDef. Now get thee gonc.good night ;

Mine eyes doc itch,docs that bode weeping ? ■55 Em, Tis neither here nor there,

Def. Wouldft thou doc fuch a deed, for ail th? world ?

Em Why would notyois.

JDff» NOjby this hcaucnly light*

Em, Nor I neither,by this heaucniy light, I might doc it as well in the darke. 08 Def, Would thou doe fu:h.a thing for all the world?

Em. The world is a huge thingjit is a great price. For a fmall vice.

Def. Good troth I thintc thou wouldfl: not. Em. By my troth I thinkc I (hould,and vndo'c when I had done it, mary Iwouidnot doc fuch a thing for a ioynt ring j or for mca-

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fures of Lawne, nor forGowncs, orPetticotes, nor Caps, nor any filch exhibition ; but for che whole world ? vds pitty, who would not make her husba nd a Cuckole,to make him i M anarch ? I fhould venture purgatory for it*

Drf* Bcfhrcw mc,if I would doe fuch a wrong, For the whole world.

Em- VVhy,thewrongi$butawrongi'iheworld;andhauin^the so

world for your labour, tis a wrong iayourowne world, and you might quickly make it right.

Def I doe net thinkc there 18 any filch woman. »*

Em. Yc$, a dorcii,and as many to the vantage, as would ftorc the world they played for* ««

DeJ Good night good night : God me fuch vfage fend. Not to pickebad from bad,but by bad mend.

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fwra* lago tf»</Rodcrlgo,

Tag. Here ftand behind this Buike/traitc wUI he come, Weaic thy good Rapier bare,?.nd put it home, Qjickc,quicke,fcarenothing,ric be atthy clboc; It makes vf or it marres vs,thii»kc of that, And fixe nioft firme thy relohitton.

Rod, Be nccreathand.] maymifcarry in't,

lag. Here at thy hand, l.e bold, and take thy fword^

Rod, ] hauc no great dcuotion to the dead; " +

And yet he has giucn me fatisfying rcafons, Tis but a man gone : forth my fwordjic dies. ^

I<ig. I haue rubd this young gnat almoft to the icnfc. And be giowce angry now ; whether he kill Cajsi^^ 72

Or Cafsio him,or each doc kill the other, Euery way makes my game j liuc Rodcrigo, He calls me to a rcftif ution large, ForGoldandIc\-vdls,thatIb»bdfromhiir, «

As gifts to DefdemwA ; It muft not bcjif CW'jf/V'doc remaine,

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HcS«s a daily b€auty ia his life,

ThaimakcJ mc vgly : and bcfides,thc M«ore

May Tnfould mc to him j there ftand I in pcrnll :

Mo,hc muft die,l>e't Co,! hcarc him comming. Eni,CzC,

Rid, Iknow kis gatc,tis hc,^ ilia inc thou dicft*

Crf/. That chruft had bin my enemy indeed. But that ntjyjcoate isbctccrthen thou think'ff, I will make proofs of thiti«.

Red. Olamflainc.

Caf. I am aiaind for cucr /light ho,mnrder,m!irder.

E^/ffr Othello,

0th. The voice of C4/}/>,/rf^(; kccpcs his word.

Red. O villaine that I am.

0th. Harke tis cucn fo.

CAf, O hclpc ho,light,a Surgcoi?.

0th. Tis he,0 brauc Iago)\ont{\ and lurt, That hart fuch noble fence of thy friends ^wrongj Thou teachcft me; — minion, your deare lies dead, An d your fa te hies apace; (Irumpct I come ; Forth of iiiy hc£rr,thofc charmes thine eyes are blotted. Thy bed luR-ftaind^fliill with !«lk blood be fpottcdj Ex. Enter Lodouico 4«»<iGratiano.

Caf. Vv^hat ho,no v.-atch^no pa{rage,niiu-dcr,murdcr

(jTAt, Tis fomemifchance, the cry i« very direfiiU.

Cap Ohelpe. Lsd. Htrke.

¥iid, OwrctcKcci villaine.

hod. Two or three groncs,ic is a heauy night, Thcfe may be counterfeits,let's think' t vnfafc To come into the cry without more helpe.

Rod. No body coiric,then fi* ail I bleed to death . Entir lago mtk a iigkt*

L^. Harke.

Cntt, Here's one cojriCS in his H-urr ^with lights-and weapons

/^^» Who'jthcfc ? whoi'e noife is thjs^ihac cues on murder.

L*d. 1 dee not know.

/rfg« Did not you hcaic ^ cry ?

C*f. H«xejjbtrCjfor heauens fake hclpc mc.

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I49, what's the matter,

Grat. This is Othello's Ancicnt.as I take it.

Led, The fame indee<l, a very valiant fellow.

lag. What are youhere,tKat cry fo grccuoufly ?

Cfif. lagOyOl am fpoirdjvndone by villaincs, Giiie me fome hclpe,

lag, O my Lciutcnant ; what villaincs hauc done this ?

Caf, Ithinkeihconcofiheraishcercibout, And cannot make away.

lag, O treacherous villain est What are you there ? come in and giuc fomc hclpe*

Red. O^hclpc mehcre.

Caf. That's one o? cm.

Ug. O murderous flauc,0 villaine.

Rod. Odambd/4^o,Oinhumainedog,--o,o,o» la. Kill him i'lhc dark? where be thofe bloody thccues? How filcnt is thisTowne r Ho^nrder,murdcr : What may you be,are you of good or cuill ?

Lad. As you fball prouc vs,praifc v«.

Jdg, Scig^ixorLodoHico,

Led, Heiir, ^^

lag, I cry you mercy : here's CAfsie hurt by villaincs.

Grat. Cafsio,

lag. How is it brother?

Caf. My leg is cut in two.

Ia(r. Maty heauen forbid: LighcGcmlcmen.rie bind it with my (liirt. E«ftfrBianca«

Bian. What is the matter ho,who ift that cried ?

Jaff, Who ift that cried.

Btan. O my dcare Cafsio, O my fweete Cafsto.Cafsh.Caftic.

lag. O notable ftrnmpet : Cafsio may you fulpea V\- hochey fliould be,that thus hauc mangled you ?

Caf No.

Gra, 1 am forry to find you tl^us,! hauc bio to feekc you. »^

Bian. Alas he faint$,0 Cafs'iB^Cafio.Cafsi*.

Jar. Gentlemen alljl doe fufpc^ this trafli

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To cearea part in this : patience a while good Capio : Lend me a light; know/vethisfacejOrno? Aias my friend, and my deare countrcy man .* Roderigo ? nc>,yes fure : O heauen Roderigo,

Gra. WhatoF^»/r^?

laa, Euen he {tr,did you know bim ?

(Jra* Know him? L

Ja^, Seignior 6r^iia»o, I cry yoii gentle pardom Tlicfe bloody accidents mutt cxeufc my manners.. That To nr gicdled yoq,

Gra. I am glad to fee vou,

/a^» How doe you Cafsis ? O a chairCja chaire.

Crs. Roderigo*

Jag. He,ti s he : O that'is Well faidja chairc : Some good man bearc hiin carefully from hence, rie fetch the Gpneialls Surgeon : for you miftriflc, Sau« you your labour,hc that lies flaine here Cafsio^ Was my dearc friend, what malice was betwixc you ?

Caf. None in the world, nor doe I know the man.

lag, What,Iooke you pale ? O bcare him out o'rh aire. Stay you good Genilow«man,!ookc you palemirtriffe ? Doc you pcrcciue the ieafturcs of her eye^ Nay,an you ftirrejWe fhaii hauc more aeon : Behold her well I pray you,!ookc vpon her. Doe you fee Gentlemen ? Nay guihineffe VVi! 1 rpenkt.though tongues were our of vfe. Enur Em.

Em. 'Las what's tJie matter? what*i the matter husband?

lag. Cafsio has here bin fee on in the darke. By Kudengo^'f.nA fellowcs chat are fcap't^ H(.»e's almoft flainCjand Roderigc dead.

Em. Aiss good gentleman^gJas good Cafsie, ^ lag. This is ti»e fruite of whoring,pray EmlliA^ <.>oe know of Cfifm^htx^ he fupt to njcht : W hatjdoc you ihake at that ?

Bim. He Cupt at my hoi^fe.but I therei-ore {bake not,

I(tg, O did he roj charge you goc with rue,

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Sioff, Iamnoftrumpet,butaf){fcas honcft. As you, that thus abufc me.

Em. As I : foughjfie vpon thee.

la^. Kind Gentlemen, let's goe fee p6otc Crf/j/o dtelT, 72^

Come miftreiVe.you rauft tcU's another tale, EmiUiaiWimQyoii to the Cittadcll, And tell my Lord and Ladjr what has hapt :

Will you goe os>,l pray, this is the night, j^s

That either markcs iT?e,«r forcdocs me qiiitf. +

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£«//?• Othello Jv/V/j.sf/rffA/;. vTlii.

O/^, It is the caufejtt i$ the caufc^irsy foule, Let me not name it to you^you chaftc (hrres s It is the caufe,yet Tie not Ihcd her blood. Nor fcarrc that whiter skin of hers,then fnoW, And fmooth,as monumcntail AUbLiftcr ; Yet flic muft d!e,c!ic (hcc'll betray more jncn. Put out the light ,aiid then pur out the light ; If L quench thcc, thou flaming miniftcr, I can againCjthy former light rcftore. Should I repent me; but once put out thine. Thou cunning patterne of excelling nature, I know not where is that promethian hcatc. That can thy light returnc : when I haue piucki the rofe, I cannot giuc it vitall growth againe. It muft needcs wither ; I'le fmcll it on thetree^ A balmy brcath,that doth almofr pcrfwa dc

lufticc her fclfc to breakc her fword once more, /c

Be rhijs.when thou art dcad,and I will kill ihc^. And louc ihcc after i once more,and this the laftj He

So fwecte was nc're (o fatall : I muft wcepe^ kjjfef hsr> But they are criicll tcarcs ; this forrowes hcaucnly, It ftrikes when it doe$ loue ; flic wakes,

Def, Who'bthcre,0;W/«?

0th. l^DcfdcmoHa,

J)t(. Will you come to bed my Lord ?

Ofh% Haue you prayed to oi%^t,Defcit!//ioaA >

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Def, I my Lord;

Oib. Ifyoubethinke your fclfc of any crime,

Vnrcconcil'a as yet to hcauen and gracc^ Solliciteforitftraite.

Def. Alas my Lorcl,what may you mzmc by thatf 0th. Well doc it,and be briefe J will v«alke by, I would not kill thy vnprepared fpirit, No,he3Uen forc-fcnd,! would not kill thy fculc. Def, Talkc you of killing? Oih. 1,1 doc.

Def, Then hcauen hauc mercy on mc. Oth. AmcnsWithallmyhcan-. Def. If you fay fo, InopeVou will not kill me. Oik Hum.

Def. And yet I feare you, iot you arc fatall then. When your eyes roule fo , why I (liould fcarc,! know not, Since puiltineffc 1 know not,but yet I fcclc I fearc# Oih. Thinkc on thy finncs. Def. They aic loucs I be arc to you. Oth, And fur that thou dieft. Dtf. That death \ Vflnaiurall,that kills for loubg, Alas^vvhy gniw you fo your neathcr lip ?, Some bloody paflion fliikciyour very fr*mc, Thcfe arc portencs : but yet I hope They doc not point on mc. Oth. Peace, and bclVdl. Dtf I will,fojWhat*8 the matter ? Otb, Ihst handkerchec which 1 fo lou'djand gauc thee. Thou gaueft to C^fsio,

Def* No,bytt)ylifeandfou!e, Send for the man and aske him.

Oth. S wcete foulc take heed,take hc«d of pcriury. Thou arc onthydeaih-bcd. Def. I,bui not ycc to die, Oth. Yesjprefently : Therefore confefTc thee freely ofthy (Tnnc, For to deny each article vrith oath,

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C«nndt rtmoue,nor choke tbe fVrongconc«ir>

Thar I doe groanc withall : thoa art to die, se

Dff. TKcn Lord liaue mercy on roc.

Oth. IfayAracn.

Def. Aodhaucyoumcrcytdo: I ncuer did offend you in my life,-^ neuerlouM Cafsh^ But with fuch gcncf all warranty of heaucn, . eo

As I might loue : I ncuer gaue him token.

Oth. Byhcaucn Ifaw my faandkcrchcf in his hand,

0 pcf iurcd woman,thou doc^ ftone chy heart.

And makefl me call^whac I intead co doe^ e't

A murder, which I thought a facrifice,

1 faw the hatidkerchcr.

Dff Hefouodicthcnr I seller gauc it him,fend for him hither, AndlethimconfelTea^ruth. im

Oth, Hchasconfcft. ^

Def, What,eny Lord ?

Osh, Thar he hath- — rdsdeatb.

V^f HoWjYnlawfuliy ?

Oth, I.

Vef He will not fay fo.

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Def, My fcarc interprets then, »- what is he dead ?

Oth. Had all his haircs bin liucs. My grc*t reucnge had ftomaekc for 'etu all.

Z)ff. Alashe»$bctra»d,andlYndone. re

Oth. Ortrumpct, — wecpeft rhou for him to my face?

l>ef. O bannifii me,my Lord,buc kill rue not.

Oth. Downeftruirpet,

J)gf. K\ll nie to morrow Jc: mc Hue co nrglu. «^'

Oth, Nay.anyouftriue.

Dff But halfe an houre,but while I fay one prayer, ^^^^

Otk Tis too late. hefiipcskn

Vef. O Lord,Lord, Lord. En«illt3 calls within.

£rr). My Loid jny Loird,>vhac ho, my Lordjiny Loid.

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Oih^ What voycc is this ? not dead ? not yei quite dead ? I that am crucll,am yet mercifull, I would not haue thee linger in thy paine, — Co,Co,

Em. What ho,myLofd,my Lord.

Oth, Who's there?

Em, O good my I.ordjMefpeake a word with you*

Otb, Yes,tis EmiUfa.hy and by : Ihec's dead : Tis like (he comes to fpeuke otC«/>/w death ; The noyfe was here ; ha^no more mouiiog, Still as the grauc ; (hall (he come in ? werc'r good ? 1 thinkc (he (tirres againe; nojwhat's the beft ? Iffhe come in,(hec'Ji furc fpcake to my wife. My wifCimy wire^my wife; I ha no wife j O infupportable : O hcauy houre. Me thinks it (hould be now a huge Ecdips OFSunneandMoone,and that the afifrightcd Globe, Should yawne at alteration.

Em» I doc befcech yoi; I may fpcike with you,- good my Lord.

Oih» I had forgot thee ; O come in EmiUta. Sofi^by and by ; lee me the Curtaines draw, £»f .Ecnil. Where art thou ? whats the matter with thee now ?

Em. O my good Lord , yoijdcr's fculc murders done

Oth, What, now?

Em. But now my Lord.

0th. It is the very error cf the Moone, She comes more ncerc the eatth^thcn (he was wont. And makes men mid.

Em, C^/^wmy Lordhaskirdayong/''^^«flAW, Cal'd Roderigo.

0th. Roderigo kild,and Cafsio kild ? Em. No,CaJjia is not kiid. Oth. Not Cafsia kild,then murders out of tune. And fwcctereuenge growesharlh. Def. O fjalHy/alfiy murdered. Era. O Lord,what cry is that f O//7,. That? what? £m. Out and aias,it is my Ladyes voycc-,

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Sweete Defdemona,0 fwectcMilUdTcIpeakc.

I>i[. A guiUleife death I die.

£»f. O who has done this deed ?

T>ef, Nobodyj^In>7 fcircjfarcwell: 724

Cojr-nicnd mc to my kinde Lord,0 farewell, f^e dtef,

Oth, Why,ho w fiiould fhe be murdered ?

Em, Alas,vvhoknowcs?

Oth. You heard her fay,her felfe,it was not L

Em. She fayd fo,I iruft nccdcs report a truth, 728

Otht She's like a lycfjgone to burning Hell, Twas I that kild her.

Em, Ojthc more Angcll fhe, And you the blacker diuelL

Oth» Sheturn*dtofolly,and{b«wa$awhorc. isz

Em, Thou doeft bely hcr,aud thou art a diucil.

Oth. She wa? falfc as water;

E?», Thou asrafb as fires To fay that fhe was falfe .- O fhe was heaucnly ttue.

Oth. C<j/j/adid top hcr,askc thy husband ellc, /3e

O I vs-ete damn'd beneath ail depth in hell. But that 1 did procced,vpon iuft grounds. To thi$extrcinity,thy husband knew it all*

Em, My husband?

Oth, Thy husband.

Em, That fhe was falfe to wedlocke?

Oth, I, with Cafsio; nay,had (he bin true, If hcauen would make me fuch another world. Of one intirc and pcrfeft Crifolite, l*dz not hauc fold tier for it,

Em, My husbaud ?

Oth. Ijtwas he that told mc firft. An honcft m an he island ha«e$ the flimc^ r4a

That flicks on hlthy decdc$,

Etn, My husband ?

Oth. What neecies this iteration ? wontan, I fay thy husband.

Em, If be fay fo,may hisperoitioiis foule

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Rot halfc ^ grajnc % day ; he lies to'th heart, She Wis too fond ofher mci\ filthy bargainc.

Oth. Ha?

Em* Docthvworft, This deed of thine is no more worthy hcaucB, Then thou waft worthy her.

Oth. Peace,youwerebcft,

Em. Thou baft not halfc the power to doe mcharnnse. As I hauc to be hurt : O gui^jO dolt. As ignorant as dirtt ; thou hafl done a deed — 1 care not for thy fword,rie make thee know, Tho I loft twcruy iiucj : helpc,helpc,0 helpe; The Moore has kiid my Miftrcflie,murder,murder« Efiter Mcntano^Gratiano,IagOj<3«^fl?^«'/ . :6d Moff. What is the iBitter ? how now GtnerslI j*

Em, 0,are you come I.4ge ? yo« haue done well, Tiiat men muft lay shelf murda on your tieck.

AU. What is the matter ?

Em. D ifproue this villa inesif thou bce'fli man 5 He fayes thou toldi^ him that his wife was Falfen I know thou didft nor,thou an not fuch s viHaine : Spcakc,for my heart is fuij. /75 fag. I told him what I thoughe,and roid no more.

Then what he found himfelfe was apt and true,

Em. But did you cuer t^Il him flic was fdlfe ?

la^. Idid.

Em. You told a lie^ais odious damocd he j Vpon my foulc.a lic,a wicked lie .- Shcfalfc with Capio j djd you fay with Cafsh ?

lag. With Cafsio miftrcBe; go to,charme your tongue. Em. I will not charmemy tongue,! am bound to fpeike.

Jag, What are you mad,! charge you get you home.

Em. Good Gentlemen lei itie haue Icaue to fpeakC|i Tis proper I obey hiin.but not now? Ptrcharjce Ja^o,! will nc'regoe home*

Oth Oh,oh,oh. Oth, fals on the kd„

hm, Nay,!ay thee downc.and rore.

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For thou haft kild the fwcetcft innocent.

That ere did lift vp eye. ^^^

0/i!>. 0(he\v3s fouic : Ifcarcedid know you Vncic,there lies your Niecf, Whofc breach indccd.thefe hands haue newly ftopc, I know this a6tfhcwes terrible and grim.

Cra, Poorc DejdcnioH4t\ am giad thy father's dead, zp*

Thy match was moriall to hiin,and pure gri/rfc. Shore his old thread artwane .• did he liuenow. This fight would make him doe a defperatc turne. Yea curfe his better Angeli from his fide, -^os

Atjd fall to reprobation .

Oih, Tis pittifulljbui-yet //j^oknowes, That (he with Ca[si$^^ih the a6l of fhame

A thoufand times committed ; Cafsio confeft it, 2«

And (he did gratifie his amorous workcs. With the rccogflifance and pledge oiloMCy Which I (iri} gauc her ; I faw it in his hand.

It was a handkercher j an Antique token zw

My father gaile my mother.

Em^ O GodjO heaaenly God. Jaf, ZounSjhdd your peace* Em, 'Twill out/twill : I hold my peace itf,w3r. Tie be in rpcaking,libcrall as the ayrc, ^so

Let heauen»and mcn,and diuell5,let em all, All,3ll cry (iianv: agaioft me^yet lie fpeake, Ia£. Be vvife.and get you home. Efff> 1 will not.

Cra. Fie,your fword vpon a woman ? 22*

Em. O thou dull Moore, that handkercher thou TpeakA on, I found by fortune,ai\d did giue my husband For often with a folemne carneftne(re.

More then indeed bejong'd to Aich & aide, zztf

He bcg'd of me to (?eale ir» Ja£. Villainous whore. Em. She gaue it Cajihl no alas I found k» And I did giu't my husband.

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lag. Filth thou licft. 232 T.m. Byheauenldocnot,! doc notGcntlemenj

O murderous Coxcombe t what fhould fuch a foolc Doc with fo good a woman ?

The Moore mn»ts at \%o^O'\zop I^Ij hiipcife. Oth. Arc there no ftoncs'in heaucn. But what fcrucs for the thunder ? pretious vil!aine« 236 (Sra. The woman falhjfurc be has kild his wife.

Em. 1,1 jO lay inc by my miftrefle fide. Ejfii lago.

Cra, Hec's gone,but his wife's kild. A^an. Tis a notorious villainc,take your weapon, 2^0 Which I kauc here rccoucrdd from the Moore : Come, guard thcdore withour,!et him not paffe^ But killhira rather, I'le after that fame villainc. For tis a damned Oaue. Exit Mont.nnd Gratiano.

Oiht I am not valiant neither, 244 But cuevy puny whipfter gets my fword. But ^A'hy fhould honour out Hue honcfiy ? ^"^6 Let it goc all,

^ Ent. MoorCjfhc was chaft,{hc lou'd thae cruell Moore,

So come my foulc to bliifcjas I fpcake true ; SofpcakingasIjhinkc,Tdie,Idic, (he diet,

ZS2. Oih. 1 haue another weapon iiuhis chamber.

It is a fword of Spainc,theIfcbrookc$ temper; O here it is; Vnclc I inuft come forth. Gm^within,

Cra. it thou attempt if,ii will ccft thcedccre, 256 Thou haA no weapon,aod perforce muft fuffcr.

Oth* Lookc in vponmc then, and fpcajtctomc. Or naked as I am, I will aflauk thee, Gra. Whatisthcjr.atter? Oth, Behold,! hau<; a weapon, 260 A better ncuer did ic felfe fuftaine

Vpon a Souldiers thigh : I hauc fecne the day, That with this little arme,and this good fword, 1 haucr made my way through more impediments, Then twenty tiiiKh you ftop : butO vainc boaft, Whocancontrouichis Fatcf tis not fo oow^

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pale as thy Imockc, when wc fViallmeeteatcounr, 273

This looke oTthine,vvillhm!einy foulefromhcauen.

And fiends will (hatch at ic •. cold.cold.my girle,

Euen like thy chaftity; O curfed {lauc : 276

VVhippe me you Diucils,

From the polTeftjon ofihis heauenly fight.

Blow me about in winds,roafl mc in (ulphure,

Wafh iTiein {Icepedownc gulphes of liquid fire.* 2so

O D ejdemona .^Defdemoua dcad,0,o,o.

Enter Lodouico,MomanOjIago,4w<^ Ojfieers Ca iTio in a Chaire^

Lod, Where isthis lafn and moft infortiinatc man*

0th. That's he that was Othello^hctc 1 am. 2*^

Lod, Where is this Viperjbringthe viUainc forth.

Oth, I looke downe towards his feet5but that's afable If thotj heed a diucllj cannot kill thee.

Lod. Wring his fword from him. 2S8

laq, I bleed In- but not kil'd.

0th. I am notforryneicherjl'dehaue thccliuc. For in my fenfe tis hsppinefle to die.

Lod. O thou Oihelto, that vvert once fo good, Fal:ie in tUc prciiftifc of a damned Auuc, 292

What Giould be faid \o chec ?

Oih, Why any thing. An Ixincurablc murderer ifyou will ; For nouoht did I in hate, but all in honour.

Lod. Thisvvictchiiath partconrcithisvillainy : 29fi

Did you and he confcnt in Cafsis's dejitli ?

Oih. I.

Caf. Deare General),! did neucr giuc you caufe,

0th. 1 dt^e heleeuc ic,aud I aske you pardon, soo

Will you pray,deTOaad that demy diucli. Why he hath thus inl'nar'd my foule and body ?

lag. Demand mc notmng, what you know you knoW, From this time forth I ricucr wHl fpcake word. ^o^

Lod. What not to pray ?

Grat, Torments will on c your lips.

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0/4, Wcl!,thoiidoeabeft. L^. Sir,v©u Q^all vndcrlhnd what hath befalne, .'?6'<'? Wiiicb^as 1 chinkc you know not : here is a lecccr, Found ifuhc pockcJt of the fl^inc Roder'go; Ami ncic another; the one ot c-hcm imports ^77-^ Xhc death of Cafsh; to be vndcvtookc — by Rddsrho .

Of6. Oyiilainc.

Ct/i MoH hc5chenifh,:'.nd rRoftgroffe. Z-Oi;/. Now hcres another difconteiKcd paper. Found in his pocket too,and chi^itrccmcs, iiio Rodrngo mearK to hauc lent this damned Y-illainc,

But thit hc\\k^tl(igo,\n the nicke Came in,and fatisFicd him.

Oth. O xhc pernicious catieffe ! Hqw came you Cafsh by a handkerchcr, 320 That was try Vv'ifes ?

Caf I found it in my chamber. And he himfclfc confcfl it tucn now. That there lie dropt it,for a fpcciall purpolc ; Which wroudit to iiis dcfire. Oth. O foulo/oolcjfoolc, Caf. There is beficlcs in RoeUrij^ees letter Howhcvpbrajdes /<t^o,thaths made him, B.rauc me vpon the vvatch,whercon it came , That I was caO; and cuen bur now lie fpakc, 32S After long feeiViin g dcad,/<?f^tf huh him, /4^<?fethimon,

Lod. Ycu muft forfakc this roome,and goe with vs j Your power 3n(\ your cosnmand is taken off, ■r:^ And Cafsio ru'es in Cypres : for this flnue, I'fihcrc be any cunning cruelcy, Thu can torment him much,and hold him long, "It fliali be his : you fliaH clofeprifoner reft, Till that the nature of your fault bc.knownc To t\\eFeneiUn State; cotnejbringhim away.

Oth. Soft you,a word or two, I be uc done the State fome fcruice.aud they kiio'^t j

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No mOrcpfthat : I pray you in your letters, o^f

When vouflialhhtfevnlockvdccdcsrclatf,

Spcakcofchcm as they arc ; notlurgcxtcnwatc.

Nor fee downc ouglu in mj«!icc,thcn inu(v you fpeake?

of one that lou'd not wifely, but too well ; ^m

Ofonc not cafily ieaious,buc being wrought,

Perplext in the exireanic; ofonc whofehand,

LtkctliC bafe Indian, threw a pcarlc away.

Richer then all his Tribe : of one whofc fubdued eyes.

Albeit vnufcd to thcrocltin'' moodc.

Drops tcarcs as faft as the ^rapi^a trees.

Their cnediciria!) guru ; fee you downc ihis^

And fay bcfides,that in Aleppo once, ^<.5;

Where a MaUgyiAKt and a JurtandlHrkf,

Bratc a yaetiattfind traduc'd the State;

3 tookc bi'ch chroatc the circumcifcd dog.

And fmote 'flim thus, Utftdbs bmfelf<,

Lfd. O bloody per jad.

Cra^ Allthat'sfpokcismard,

Oih. I kift thee ore I kild thcc»iio way but this, KilUng ir>y fclfc.to die vpona kiffc. Ueditt,

Ctif* This did 1 icare,but thought he had no vvcapott, ^ec

For he was great of heart.

Lod. OSpartancdog, More fell then auguiflijhungcrjOr the Sea, Locke CD the tragickc lodging of this bed : Tliis is thy worke,the obicil poifons light, LtCt it be hid : Cratui^o, kcc^c the houfc. And ccaz.e vpon the foi tunes of the Moare.* F or ihcy fuccecd to you,to you Lord Gouernour, Rcrn?.ines the cenfure of this heilifh villainc, ^'''^

The titnc.thcplace^thc torture :0 inforccit. My rclfcvviil rtraite aboordjand to the State, This hcauy a(^ with hcauy heart relate.

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