Othello. . . .          But (O vain boast!)
Who can control his fate? 'tis not so now.
Be not afraid though you do see me weapon'd;
Here is my journey's end, here is my butt
And very sea-mark of my utmost sail.
Do you go back dismay'd? 'Tis a lost fear;
Man but a rush against Othello's breast,
And he retires. . . .

(Shakespeare, Othello V.ii.264-71.)

[External link: the complete play]

---

Romantic Circles / Electronic Editions / The Last Man / Quotation: 1.2

---