Othello before the Duke of Venice, Brabantio's kinsmen Lodovico and Gratiano, and various senators. Othello explains that Desdemona became enamoured of him for the sad and compelling stories he told of his life before Venice, not because of any witchcraft. The senate is satisfied, once Desdemona confirms that she loves Othello, but Brabantio leaves saying that Desdemona will betray Othello: "Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see:/She has deceived her father, and may thee," (Act I, Sc 3). Iago, still in the room, takes note of Brabantio's remark. By order of the Duke, Othello leaves Venice to command
Othello (1781 ship) Othello (1781 ship) Othello (or "Ortello"), was launched at Liverpool in 1769, possibly under the name "Preston". Under the command of Captain James Johnson "Othello" made two voyages in the African slave trade in 1781 and 1782. She was lost at Tortola in 1783, during the second voyage. "Othello" enters "Lloyd's Register" in 1781 with master James Johnson and William Earl (or Earle), owner. "Othello" had been lengthened in 1770, had undergone a good repair in 1778, and had received a large repair in 1780. At that time her name had been "Preston". "Othello" was armed, and Johnson had received