The Duke is involved with grave matters of state, for a war with Turkey is imminent; Brabantio ignores the matters of state and goes with Othello to present his private case against the marriage of Desdemona before the Duke. 999 : 1/15/2004 3:30:50 PM Act I, Scene 3 The Duke and the Council are disturbed by the rumors that the Turkish fleet is planning an attack on the island of Cyprus. ... The governor of the island is waiting for news from the sea. ...

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