Put Money In Thy Purse

Roderigo gave Iago much gold, in hopes of winning Desdemona; so the ancient did not give the Moorish piece much thought. He put it in his chest with the others.

When the Venetian fleet sailed to Cyprus, it seemed that pirates were drawn to them. Othello's men fought them off valiantly, but two made their way into Iago's cabin, and to the chest over which he slept.

The ancient was hiding in the blankets, and leapt out with dagger drawn. He dropped it when he saw the two men in moonlight.

"Have you come to take me home?" he asked in a steady voice.