Page 1489 - Shakespeare - Vol. 3

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.