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No Fear Shakespeare – Othello (by SparkNotes, transcription by Alex Woelffer) -22- Original Text Modern Text 35 With foul and violent tempest. the storm. 40 MONTANO Pray heavens he be, For I have served him, and the man commands Like a full soldier. Let’s to the seaside, ho! As well to see the vessel that’s come in As to throw out our eyes for brave Othello, Even till we make the main and th' aerial blue An indistinct regard. THIRD GENTLEMAN Come, let’s do so. For every minute is expectancy Of more arrivance. Act 2, Scene 1, Page 3 45 50 55 60 CASSIO Thanks, you the valiant of this warlike isle That so approve the Moor. Oh, let the heavens Give him defense against the elements, For I have lost him on a dangerous sea. MONTANO Is he well shipped? CASSIO His bark is stoutly timbered and his pilot Of very expert and approved allowance Therefore my hopes, not surfeited to death, Stand in bold cure. A VOICE (within) A sail, a sail, a sail! CASSIO What noise? MESSENGER The town is empty. On the brow o' th' sea Stand ranks of people, and they cry “A sail!” CASSIO My hopes do shape him for the governor. SECOND GENTLEMAN They do discharge their shot of courtesy. Our friends at least. CASSIO I pray you sir, go forth And give us truth who ’tis that is arrived. SECOND GENTLEMAN I shall. Act 2, Scene 1, Page 4 MONTANO I hope to God Othello’s all right. I served under him, and I know what an excellent commander he is. Let’s go to the shore to get a look at the ship that came in, and to look out for Othello’s ship. We’ll stare out at the sea until the sea and the sky blur together. THIRD GENTLEMAN Let’s do that. Every minute we expect more ships to arrive. Enter CASSIO CASSIO enters. CASSIO Thanks, you brave men who defend this island and respect Othello. I hope heaven protects him from the weather, because I lost sight of him on the stormy sea. MONTANO Is his ship sturdy? CASSIO Yes, it’s well built, and the ship’s pilot is very expert and experienced. For that reason I still have some hope for him, even though I don’t have my hopes up too high. A VOICE (offstage) A sail! A sail! A sail! Enter a MESSENGER A MESSENGER enters. CASSIO What’s all that shouting about? MESSENGER Everybody in town is down at the shore shouting “A sail!” CASSIO I hope it’s Othello. A shot A shot is heard. SECOND GENTLEMAN They’ve fired a greeting shot, so at least it’s a friendly ship. CASSIO Please go find out for certain who has arrived. SECOND GENTLEMAN I’ll do that. Exit SECOND GENTLEMAN exits.
No Fear Shakespeare – Othello (by SparkNotes, transcription by Alex Woelffer) -23- 6 5 7 0 7 5 8 0 8 5 Original Text Modern Text MONTANO But good lieutenant, is your general wived? CASSIO Most fortunately. He hath achieved a maid That paragons description and wild fame, One that excels the quirks of blazoning pens, And in th' essential vesture of creation Does tire the ingener. MONTANO Good lieutenant, is your general married? CASSIO Yes, and he’s very lucky to have married the woman he did. His wife defies description. She’s God’s masterpiece, and she’d exhaust whoever tried to do her justice while praising her. Enter SECOND GENTLEMAN The SECOND GENTLEMAN enters. How now? Who has put in? Who’s arrived in the harbor? SECOND GENTLEMAN 'Tis one Iago, ancient to the general. CASSIO He’s had most favorable and happy speed. Tempests themselves, high seas, and howling winds, The guttered rocks and congregated sands, Traitors ensteeped to enclog the guiltless keel, As having sense of beauty, do omit Their mortal natures, letting go safely by The divine Desdemona. MONTANO What is she? CASSIO She that I spake of, our great captain’s captain, Left in the conduct of the bold Iago, Whose footing here anticipates our thoughts A se'nnight’s speed. Great Jove, Othello guard, 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, Give renewed fire to our extincted spirits And bring all Cyprus comfort! Enter DESDEMONA, EMILIA, IAGO, RODERIGOwit h attendants Act 2, Scene 1, Page 5 90 95 Oh, behold, The riches of the ship is come on shore! You men of Cyprus, let her have your knees. Hail to thee, lady, and the grace of heaven, Before, behind thee, and on every hand, Enwheel thee round! DESDEMONA I thank you, valiant Cassio. What tidings can you tell me of my lord? CASSIO He is not yet arrived. Nor know I aught But that he’s well and will be shortly here. DESDEMONA Oh, but I fear. How lost you company? SECOND GENTLEMAN A man named Iago, the general’s ensign. CASSIO He made good time. You see how the storm, the jagged rocks, and the sand banks that trap ships all appreciate a beautiful woman. They let the heavenly Desdemona arrive safe and sound. MONTANO Who’s that? CASSIO She’s the one I was talking about, the general’s wife. The brave Iago was put in charge of bringing her here, and he’s arrived a week sooner than we expected. Dear God, please protect Othello and help him arrive here safely, so he and Desdemona can be in each other’s arms, and Othello can cheer us up and bring comfort to Cyprus. DESDEMONA, IAGO, RODERIGO and EMILIAenter . Look, the precious Desdemona has arrived on shore. We should all kneel before her, men of Cyprus! Greetings, my lady, and may God always be with you. DESDEMONA Thank you, brave Cassio. Is there any news about my husband? CASSIO He hasn’t arrived yet. As far as I know, he’s okay and will arrive here soon. DESDEMONA Oh, but I’m worried. How did you two get separated?
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