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 expect restraint from those who understand hi