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Iago is walking along Venice with Othello. Apparently, the audience enters the scene as the two are in the middle of a conversation. Iago mentions how he has killed men in battle, but how he is incapable of killing men otherwise. Iago confesses that he’s had thoughts about killing Brabantio. Brabantio has been speaking poorly of Othello.
Iago asks Othello if it’s true that he has married Desdemona. Othello confesses that it’s true and if Brabantio has anything poorly to say of him, then the government will “out-tongue his complaints.” Othello has serviced the government so well that the government will quiet the senator’s complaints.
The two are interrupted by Othello’s lieutenant, Cassio, and a few other men. Cassio informs Othello that there is something going on at the island of Cyprus. They have been called to go there, but first they must go speak to the Duke.
Before they have a chance to leave, they are approached by Brabantio, Roderigo, and other officers. Brabantio is ready to attack Othello with his sword. Othello calms him down by telling him that his years of service are much more powerful than his weapons.
Brabantio is quick to accuse Othello of using some kind of forbidden spell to get his daughter to marry him. He wants Othello in prison for practicing inhibited arts. Othello points out that he can’t go to prison since the Duke and his council have sent for him. There are urgent needs that Othello must attend to. He also says that Brabantio, a senator, is probably wanted by the Duke now too. Something urgent is occurring that needs their attention. Brabantio believes the Duke will be able to settle these personal matters with Othello, so they all leave to go see him.
OTHELLO -- ACT I, 2
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