Re-enter second Gentleman.
How now! who has put in?[5369] 65
Sec. Gent. 'Tis one Iago, ancient to the general.[5366]
Cas. He has had most favourable and happy speed:[5370]
Tempests themselves, high seas, and howling winds,[5371]
The gutter'd rocks, and congregated sands,[5372]
Traitors ensteep'd to clog the guiltless keel,[5373] 70
As having sense of beauty, do omit
Their mortal natures, letting go safely by[5374]
The divine Desdemona.
Mon. What is she?
Cas. She that I spake of, our great captain's captain,[5375]
Left in the conduct of the bold Iago; 75
Whose footing here anticipates our thoughts
A se'nnight's speed. Great Jove, Othello guard,[5376]
And swell his sail with thine own powerful breath,
That he may bless this bay with his tall ship,
Make love's quick pants in Desdemona's arms,[5377] 80
Give renew'd fire to our extincted spirits,[5378]
And bring all Cyprus comfort.
Enter Desdemona, Emilia, Iago, Roderigo, and Attendants.[5379]
O, behold,
The riches of the ship is come on shore![5380]
Ye men of Cyprus, let her have your knees.[5381]
Hail to thee, lady! and the grace of heaven,[5382] 85
Before, behind thee, and on every hand,
Enwheel thee round!
Des. I thank you, valiant Cassio.
What tidings can you tell me of my lord?[5383]
Cas. He is not yet arrived: nor know I aught[5384]
But that he's well and will be shortly here. 90