Iago
I grant indeed it hath not appeared, and your suspicion is not without wit and judgment. But, Roderigo, if thou hast that in thee indeed, which I have greater reason to believe now than ever, I mean purpose, courage and valour, this night show it: if thou the next night following enjoy not Desdemona, take me from this world with treachery and devise engines for my life.
Roderigo
Well, what is it? is it within reason and compass?
Iago
Sir, there is especial commission come from Venice to depute Cassio in Othello’s place.
Roderigo
Is that true? why, then Othello and Desdemona return again to Venice.
Iago
O, no; he goes into Mauritania and takes away with him the fair Desdemona, unless his abode be lingered here by some accident: wherein none can be so determinate as the removing of Cassio.
Roderigo
How do you mean, removing of him?
Iago
Why, by making him uncapable of Othello’s place; knocking out his brains.
Roderigo
And that you would have me to do?