Act5

Scene1
Outside Bianca’s house: enter Iago and Roderigo

Iago
Stand here, he will be here soon, don’t be afraid, I will stand beside you

Enter Cassio

Roderigo
That is him, I know his gait! (he lunges at Cassio)
Cassio
Luckily that I have my coat on. (he wounds Roderigo)
Roderigo
O, I am slain! (Iago wounds Cassio’s leg and left)
Cassio
I am maimed, help me! Murder! Murder!

Enter Othello from the balcony above the stage

Othello
The voice of Cassio, Iago keep his word.
Roderigo
O, how villainous I am
Cassio
O, help! Light! Surgeon!
Othello
Brave Iago, honest and just. Now your dear is dead, and you are the next one
[Exit Othello

Desdemona
Who’s there? Othello?
Othello
It’s me, Desdemona.
Desdemona
Will you come to bed, my lord?
 Othello
Did you pray tonight?
Desdemona
Yes, I did
Othello
If you have any crime are not forgiven by god, ask pardon for it now
Desdemona
What do you mean?
Othello
Well, do it, and be brief, I would not kill your unprepared spirit.
Desdemona
Are you talking about killing?