ACT1 Scene2 Another street另一街道-双语名著无障碍阅读丛书——《奥赛罗Othello》

Scene II.Another street. Enter Othello,Tago and Attendants with torches Iago.Though in the trade of war I have slain men, Yet do I hold it very stuff o'the conscience To do no contrived②murther:I lack iniquity③ Sometimes to do me service.Nine or ten times I had thought to have yerk'd him here under the ribs. Othello.'Tis better as it is Iago.Nay but he prated, And spoke such scurvy 5 and provoking terms Against your honor, That with the little godliness I have, I did full hard forbear him.But I pray you,sir, Are you fast married?Be assured of this, That the Magnifico is much beloved, And hath in his effect a voice potential As double as the Duke's.He will divorce you, Or put upon you,what restraint and grievance, The law,with all his might to enforce it on, Will give him cable. ·020· 第二场另一街道 奥赛罗，伊阿古及侍从等持火炬上。 ①slay[slei]v.杀死 伊阿古虽然我在战场上杀过不少的人，可是总觉得有 ②contrive[kan'traiv]v.策划 ③iniquity[i'nikwat句]n.罪恶 意杀人是违反良心的；缺少作恶的本能，往往使我 不能做我所要做的事。好多次我想要把我的剑从他 的肋骨下面刺进去。 奥赛罗还是随他说去吧。 伊阿古可是他唠里唠叨地说了许多破坏您的名誉的难 ④prate[prei间v唠叨 听话，虽然像我这样一个荒唐的家伙，也实在忍不 ⑤scurvy['sko:vi]a.卑鄙的， 无耻的，下流的 住我的怒气。可是请问主帅，你们有没有完成婚 礼？您要注意，这位元老是很得人心的，他的潜势 力比公爵还要大上一倍：他会拆散你们的烟缘，尽 量运用法律的力量来给您种种压制和迫害。 ·021· ACTI Othello.Let him do his spite. My services,which I have done the Signiory, Shall out-tongue his complaints.'tis yet to know, Which when I know,that boasting is an honor, I shall promulgate.I fetch my life and being, From men of royal siege,and my demerits May speak unbonneted to as proud a fortune As this that I have reach'd.For know lago, But that I love the gentle Desdemona, I would not my unhoused free condition Put into circumscription and confine, For the sea's worth.But look,what lights come yond? lago.Those are the raised father and his friends. You were best go in Othello.Not I;I must be found. My parts,my title,and my perfect soul Shall manifest me rightly.Is it they? Iago.By Janus,I think no. Enter Cassio,with torches. Othello.The servants of the Duke?And my Lieutenant? The goodness of the night upon you,friends. What is the news? Cassio.The Duke does greet you,general, And he requires your haste-post-haste appearance, Even on the instant. Othello.What is the matter,think you? Cassio.Something from Cyprus,as I may divine: It is a business of some heat.The galleys Have sent a dozen sequent messengers This very night at one another's heels: ·022· 第一幕 ①spite[spait]n.恶意，歹意 奥赛罗随他怎样发泄他的愤恨吧：我对贵族们所立的 功劳，就可以驳倒他的控诉。世人还没有知道 要是夸口是一件荣耀的事，我就到处宜布—我是 高贵的祖先的后裔，我有充分的资格，享受我目前 2promulgate ['promalgeit]v. 公布，宣布 所得到的值得骄傲的幸运。告诉你吧，伊阿古，倘 demerit[di:merit]n.缺 不是我真心爱恋温柔的苔丝狄蒙娜，即使给我大海 点，短处 中所有的珍宝，我也不愿意放弃我的无拘无束的自 由生活，来俯就家室的羁缚的。可是瞧！那边举着 火把走来的是些什么人？ ④circumscription [s:kam'skripfon]n.立界， 划界 伊阿古她的父亲带着他的亲友来找您了：您还是进去 躲一躲吧。 奥赛罗不，我要让他们看见我：我的地位和我的清白 的人格可以替我表明一切。是不是他们？ 伊阿古两面神在上，我想不是。 卡西奥及若干吏役持火矩上。 奥赛罗原来是公爵手下的人，还有我的副将。晚安， 各位朋友！有什么消息？ 卡西奥主帅，公爵向您致意，请您立刻就过去。 奥赛罗你知道是为了什么事？ 卡西奥照我猜想起来，大概是塞浦路斯方面的事情， 看样子很是紧急。就在这一个晚上，战船上已经连 续派了十二个使者赶来告急：许多元老都从睡梦中 ·023· ACTI And many of the Consuls,raised and met, Are at the Duke's already.You have been hotly call'd for, When being not at your lodging to be found, The Senate hath sent about three several quests, To search you out. Othello.'Tis well I am found by you: I will but spend a word here in the house, And go with you. Exit. Cassio.Ancient,what makes he here? Iago.Faith,he tonight hath boarded a land carack?; If it prove lawful prize,he's made for ever. Cassio.I do not understand. lago.He's married. Cassio.To who? Re-enter Othello. Iago.Marry to-Come Captain,will you go? Othello.Have with you. Cassio.Here comes another troop to seek for you. Iago.It is Brabantio.General,be advised, He comes to bad intent. Enter Brabantio,Roderigo,and Officers with torches and weapons. Othello.Holla!stand there! Rod.Signior,it is the Moor. Bra. Down with③him,thief! They draw on both sides. Iago.You,Roderigo?Come sir,I am for you. Othello.Keep up your bright swords,for the dew will rust them. Good signior,you shall more command with years, Than with your weapons. ·024· 第一幕 被人叫了起来，在公爵府里集合了。他们正在到处 找您：因为您不在家里，所以元老院派了三队人出 ①lodging ['lodsin]n.(临时) 来分头寻访。 住处：（临时性）寓所 奥赛罗幸而我给你找到了。让我到这儿屋子里说一句 话，就来跟你同去。（下） 卡西奥他到这儿来有什么事？ 伊阿古不瞒你说，他今天夜里登上了一艘陆地上的大 船：要是能够证明那是一件合法的战利品，他可以 ②carack[karok]n.【航海 学】古代大战船 从此成家立业了。 卡西奥我不懂你的话。 伊阿古他结了婚啦。 卡西奥跟谁结婚？ 奥赛罗重上。 伊阿古呃，跟一来，主帅，我们走吧。 奥赛罗好，我跟你走。 卡西奥又有一队人来找您了。 伊阿古那是勃拉班修。主帅，请您留心点儿：他来是 不怀好意的。 勃拉班修，罗德利哥及吏役等持火炬武器上。 奥赛罗喂！站住！ 罗德利哥先生，这就是那摩尔人。 ③down with打倒 勃拉班修杀死他，这贼！（双方拔剑） 伊阿古你，罗德利哥！来，我们来比个高下。 奥赛罗收起你们明晃晃的剑，它们沾了露水会生锈 的。老先生，像您这么年高德劭的人，有什么话不 ④dew[dju;durn.露水 可以命令我们，何必动起武来呢？ ⑤ust[rst)y生锈 ·025· ACTI Bra.O thou foul thief,where hast thou stow'd my daughter? Damn'd as thou art,thou hast enchanted her, For I'll refer me to all things of sense, If she in chains of magic were not bound, Whether a maid so tender,fair and happy, So opposite to marriage that she shunn'd The wealthy curled darlings of our nation, Would ever have,to incur a general mock, Run from her guardage to the sooty bosom, Of such a thing as thou:to fear,not to delight? Judge me the world,if'tis not gross in sense, That thou hast practiced on her with foul charms, Abused her delicate youth with drugs or minerals, That weaken motion.I'll have 't disputed on; "Tis probable,and palpable to thinking; I therefore apprehend and do attach thee For an abuser of the world,a practicer Of arts inhibited and out of warrant; Lay hold upon him,if he do resist, Subdue him at his peril. Othello.Hold your hands, Both you of my inclining and the rest. Were it my cue to fight,I should have known it Without a prompter.Where will you that I go To answer this your charge? Bra. To prison,till fit time Of law and course of direct session Call thee to answer. Othello.What if I do obey? How may the Duke be therewith satisfied, ·026· 第一幕 勃拉班修啊，你这恶贼！你把我的女儿藏到什么地方 D enchant [in'tfa:nt;en-]v. 用妖术（或法术）迷惑 去了？你不想想你自己是个什么东西，胆敢用妖法 蛊惑她；我们只要凭着情理判断，像她这样一个年 轻貌美娇生惯养的姑娘，多少我们国里有财有势的 俊秀子弟她都看不上眼，倘不是中了魔，怎么会不 ②shun[m]v避开 怕人家的笑话，背着尊亲投奔到你这个丑恶的黑鬼 的怀里？一吓都把她吓坏了，还有什么乐趣可 言。世人可以替我评一评，是不是显而易见你用邪 ③sooty[su:t句a.炭黑色的 恶的符咒欺诱她的娇弱的心灵，用药饵丹方迷惑她 的知觉：我要叫他们评论评论，这种事情是不是很 可能的。所以我现在逮捕你；妨害风化，行使邪术， 便是你的罪名。抓住他：要是他敢反抗，你们就用 武力制伏他。 ④palpable[palpabl]a.明显 可知的 ⑤inhibit[in'hibit)v抑制， 约束 ⑥subdue[sab'djur征服 奥赛罗帮助我的，反对我的，大家放下你们的手！我 要是想打架，我自己会知道应该在什么时候动手。 您要我到什么地方去答复您的控诉？ ⑦prompter[prompta]n.敦 促者 勃拉班修到监牢里去，等法庭上传唤你的时候你再 开口。 奥赛罗要是我听从您的话去了，那么怎么答复公爵 呢？他的使者就在我的身边，因为有紧急的公事， ·027· ACTI Whose messengers are here about my side, Upon some present business of the State To bring me to him. 1st Officer.'Tis true,most worthy Signior; The Duke's in Council,and your noble self, I am sure,is sent for. Bra.How?The Duke in council? In this time of the night?Bring him away; Mine's not an idle cause.The Duke himself, Or any of my brothers of the State, Cannot but feel this wrong as'twere their own: For if such actions may have passage free, Bond-slaves and pagans shall our statesmen be. Exeunt. ·028· 第一幕 等候着带我去见他。 吏役真的，大人；公爵正在举行会议，我相信他己经 派人请您去了。 勃拉班修怎么！公爵在举行会议！在这样夜深的时 候！把他带去。我的事情也不是一件等闲小事；公 爵和我的同僚们听见了这个消息，一定会感到这种 ①council[kaunsal]m,会议 侮辱简直就像加在他们自己身上一般。要是这样的 行为可以置之不问，奴隶和异教徒都要来主持我们 的国政了。（同下） ②pagan[peigan]n.异教徒 ③statesman「steitsmon]n.政 治家 ·029·