The senate hath sent about three several quests, To search you out. "Tis well I am found by you. I will but spend a word here in the house, [Exit. And go with you. Ancient, what makes he here? lago. 'Faith, he to-night hath boarded a land carac; If it prove lawful prize, he's made for ever. Cas. I do not understand. lago. Cas. He's married. To who? Re-enter OTHELLO. Iago. Marry, to-Come, captain, will you go? Have with you. Cas. Here comes another troop to seek for you. Enter BRABANTIO, RODERIGO, and Officers of Night, with Torches and Weapons. Iago. It is Brabantio:-general, be advis'd; He comes to bad intent. Oth. Rod. Signior, it is the Moor. Bra. Holla! stand there! Down with him, thief! [They Draw on both sides. lago. You, Roderigo! come, sir, I am for you. Oth. Keep up your bright swords, for the dew will rust them. Good signior, you shall more command with years, That thou hast practis'd on her with foul charms; Oth. Hold your hands, Were it my cue to fight, I should have known it Bra. To prison: till fit time Of law, and course of direct session, Oth. What if I do obey? How may the duke be therewith satisfied; Whose messengers are here about my side, Upon some present business of the state, To bring me to him? Off. 'Tis true, most worthy signior, The duke's in council; and your noble self, Bra. How! the duke in council! Cannot but feel this wrong, as 'twere their own: [Exeunt. SCENE III. The sume. A Council-chamber. The DUKE and Senators, sitting at a Table; Officers attending. Duke. There is no composition in these news, That gives them credit. The senate hath sent about three several quests, To search you out. And go with you. Cas. "Tis well I am found by you. [Exit. Ancient, what makes he here? lago. 'Faith, he to-night hath boarded a land carac; If it prove lawful prize, he's made for ever. Cas. I do not understand. lago. Cas. Re-enter OTHELLO. Iago. Marry, to-Come, captain, will you go? Have with you. Cas. Here comes another troop to seek for you. Enter BRABANTIO, RODERIGO, and Officers of Night, with Torches and Weapons. Iago. It is Brabantio:-general, be advis'd; He comes to bad intent. Holla! stand there! Down with him, thief! [They Draw on both sides. lago. You, Roderigo! come, sir, I am for you. rust them. Good signior, you shall more command with years, That thou hast practis'd on her with foul charms; Oth. Hold your hands, Were it my cue to fight, I should have known it Bra. To prison: till fit time Of law, and course of direct session, Call thee to answer. Oth. What if I do obey? How may the duke be therewith satisfied; Off. "Tis true, most worthy signior, The duke's in council; and your noble self, Bra. How! the duke in council! Cannot but feel this wrong, as 'twere their own: [Exeunt. SCENE III. The same. A Council-chamber. The DUKE and Senators, sitting at a Table; Officers attending. Duke. There is no composition in these news, That gives them credit. 1 Sen. Indeed, they are disproportion'd; My letters say, a hundred and seven galleys. 2 Sen. And mine, two hundred: But though they jump not on a just account (As in these cases, where the aim reports, Tis oft with difference), yet do they all confirm A Turkish fleet, and bearing up to Cyprus. Duke. Nay, it is possible enough to judgment; I do not so secure me in the error, But the main article I do approve In fearful sense. Sail. [Within] What ho! what ho! what ho! Enter an Officer, with a Sailor. Off. A messenger from the galleys. Now? the business? Sail. The Turkish preparation makes for Rhodes; So was I bid report here to the state, By signior Angelo. Duke. How say you by this change? 1 Sen. This cannot be, By no assay of reason; 'tis a pageant, But altogether lacks the abilities That Rhodes is dress'd in :-if we make thought of this, We must not think, the Turk is so unskilful, To leave that latest which concerns him first; Neglecting an attempt of ease and gain, To wake, and wage, a danger profitless. Duke. Nay, in all confidence, he's not for Rhodes, Off. Here is more news. Enter a Messenger. Mess. The Ottomites, reverend and gracious, |