After he realizes what has happened, Otello grieves over Desdemona's death. Initially he draws his scimitar (Otello: "Niun mi tema" / "That none fear me") but then relinquishes it. He then stealthily draws a dagger from his robe (Otello: "Ho un'arma ancor!" / I still have another weapon!) and stabs himself. Others try to stop him, but it is too late. Before he dies, he drags himself next to his wife and kisses her (Otello: "Un bacio...un bacio ancora...ah!...un altro bacio..." / A kiss.. another kiss...ah...and yet another kiss). He lies dead next to Desdemona.