Page 1489 - Shakespeare - Vol. 3
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And happily repent.
OTHELLO
Farewell, if more
Thou dost perceive, let me know more, set on
Thy wife to observe; leave me, Iago.
IAGO
(Going)
My lord, I take my leave. [245]
OTHELLO
Why did I marry? This honest creature doubtless
Sees and knows more, much more, than he unfolds.
IAGO
(Returning)
My lord, I would I might entreat your honour
To scan this thing no further, leave it to time:
Though it be fit that Cassio have his place, [250]
For sure he fills it up with great ability,
Yet if you please to hold him off awhile,
You shall by that perceive him and his means;
Note if your lady strain her entertainment
With any strong or vehement importunity, [255]
Much will be seen in that; in the mean time,
Let me be thought too busy in my fears
(As worthy cause I have to fear I am);
And hold her free, I do beseech your honour.
OTHELLO
Fear not my government. [260]
IAGO
I once more take my leave.
Exit.