Iago. I do beseech you, Though I, perchance, am vicious in my guess(As, I confess, it is my nature's plague To spy into abuse; and oft my jealousy Shapes faults that are not ;) I entreat you then, Your wisdom would not build yourself a trouble To let Oth. What dost thou mean? Iago. Good name in man and woman, dear my Is the immediate jewel of their souls. [lord, Who steals my purse, steals trash, 'tis something, nothing; 'Twas mine, 'tis his; and has been slave to thousands; But he that filches from me my good name, Robs me of that, which not enriches him, Oth. I'll know thy thoughts- Iago. You cannot, if my heart were in your hand; Nor shall not, whilst 'tis in my custody. Oth. Ha! Iago. Oh, beware, my lord, of jealousy ; It is a green-eyed monster, which doth make G 2 The meat it feeds on. That cuckold lives in bliss, (58) Who, certain of his fate, loves not his wronger; [loves! Iago. Poor, and content, is rich, and rich But riches endless, is as poor as winter, [enough; To him that ever fears he shall be poor. Good Heaven! the souls of all my tribe defend From jealousy! Oth. Why? why is this? Think'st thou I'd make a life of jealousy? With fresh suspicions? No; to be once in doubt, (58) Observe the resemblance of horns on the head of Othello's prototype, such as are introduced in his figure, 98, ante. (59) Exchange me for a goat. If the south side of the moon be placed uppermost, in which case Othello will be upside down, the shadows which constitute his person will be found to resemble a goat, with its face to the right, ás drawn in figure 103. The goat, so designated, has the Is free of speech, sings, plays, and dances well; Where virtue is, these are most virtuous. Nor from mine own weak merits will I draw The smallest fear or doubt of her revolt; For she had eyes, and chose me. [son Out of self-bounty be abused: look to't. appearance of a number of bubbles blown on his body, as alluded to in the same speech. Fig. 103. I know our country disposition well; In Venice they do let heaven see the pranks They dare not shew their husbands; their best conscience Is not to leave't undone, but keep't unknown. Iago. She did deceive her father, marrying you; And when she seemed to shake, and fear your looks, She loved them most. Oth. And so she did. She, that, so young, could give out such a seeming Oth. I'm bound to you for ever. Iago. I see this hath a little dashed your spirits. Oth. Not a jot, not a jot. Iago. Trust me, I fear it has : I hope you will consider what is spoke Comes from my love. But, I do see, you're moved-I am to pray you, not to strain my speech To grosser issues, nor to larger reach, Than to suspicion. Oth. I will not. Iago. Should you do so, my Lord, My speech would fall into such vile success, Which my thoughts aim not at. worthy friend. My Lord, I see you're moved Oth. No, not much moved Cassio's my I do not think but Desdemona's honest. Iago. Long live she so! and long live you to think so! Oth. And yet how Nature erring from itselfIago. Ay, there's the point;-as (to be bold with Not to affect many proposed matches [you,) Of her own clime, complexion, and degree, Her will, recoiling to her better judgment, Oth. Farewel, farewel; If more thou dost perceive, let me know more; Set on thy wife t' observe. Leave me, Iago, Iago. My lord, I take my leave. Oth. Why did I marry? This honest creature, doubtless, [Going. Sees and knows more, much more, than he unfolds. Iago. My lord, I would I might entreat your honour |