Act 3, Scene 2

Original Text

SCENE II. Cyprus. A Room in the Castle. Enter Othello, Iago and Gentlemen. OTHELLO. These letters give, Iago, to the pilot, And by him do my duties to the senate. That done, I will be walking on the works, Repair there to me. IAGO. Well, my good lord, I’ll do’t. OTHELLO. This fortification, gentlemen, shall we see’t?

Modern English

*Cyprus. A room in the castle. Othello, Iago, and Gentlemen enter.* OTHELLO. Iago, deliver these letters to the ship's captain, and through him send my respects to the Senate. Once that's done, I'll be inspecting the fortifications — meet me there. IAGO. Very good, my lord. I'll take care of it.

Original Text

GENTLEMEN. We’ll wait upon your lordship. [_Exeunt._]

Modern English

OTHELLO. Gentlemen, shall we go have a look at the fortifications? GENTLEMEN. We'll accompany your lordship. *They exit.*