Othello (cont.)
Set on thy wife to observe: leave me, Iago:
Iago
Going.
My lord, I take my leave.
Othello
Why did I marry? This honest creature doubtless
Sees and knows more, much more, than he unfolds.
Iago
To scan this thing no further; leave it to time:
Though it be fit that Cassio have his place,
For sure, he fills it up with great ability,
Yet, if you please to hold him off awhile,
You shall by that perceive him and his means:
Note, if your lady strain his entertainment
With any strong or vehement importunity;
Much will be seen in that. In the mean time,
Let me be thought too busy in my fears—
As worthy cause I have to fear I am—
And hold her free, I do beseech your honour.