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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.

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