OTH. [coming forward], Not I: I must be found!"
Again, at the end of this scene, see how thoroughly the editor has studied the legitimate dramatic effect of the situations, preserving to each person his due place and characteristic manner:—
"BRAB. [To his followers]. Bring him away!
[They advance to take Othello, who puts them back with a look.
Mine's not an idle cause:
[Passes before Othello, who bows to him with respect.
The Duke himself," etc.
[Exit, preceded by the servants of the Senate. His followers are about to pass; Othello stays them, beckons to Cassio, and exit with him. The rest follow, humbly.
The scene wherein Iago first begins to poison the Moor's mind is admirable in the situations and movements of the actors. A great variety is given to the dialogue by the minute directions set down for the guidance of the players. It would be tedious to give them in detail; but I must point out the truth of one action, near the end. The poison is working; but as yet Othello cannot believe he is so wronged,—he is only "perplexed in the extreme,"—not yet transformed quite out of his noble nature.
"OTH. [dismissing Iago with a gesture]. Farewell! farewell!