Enter Desdemona, Iago, Roderigo, and Emilia.
O, behold,
The riches of the ship is come on shore!
Ye men of Cyprus, let her have your knees.
Hail to thee, lady! and the grace of heaven,
Before, behind thee, and on every hand,
Enwheel thee round!
DESDEMONA.
I thank you, valiant Cassio.
What tidings can you tell me of my lord?
CASSIO.
He is not yet arrived, nor know I aught
But that he’s well, and will be shortly here.
DESDEMONA.
O, but I fear—How lost you company?
[Within.] A sail, a sail!
CASSIO.
The great contention of the sea and skies
Parted our fellowship. But, hark! a sail.
[Guns within.]
SECOND GENTLEMAN.
They give their greeting to the citadel.
This likewise is a friend.
CASSIO.
See for the news.