Chapter 21

The Vat.

Des. - Talk you of killing?'

Oth. - Ay, I do.

Des. - Then, heaven

Have mercy on me!

OTHELLO.

I quivered with shame, for I felt my heart sink. But there was no pause in the smooth, sarcastic tones behind me. "When a man persists in judging of his duty contrary to the dictates of reason, he must expe