The Secret Wedding:

Ladies and gentlemen, do I have a juicy piece of gossip for you! Last night, I happened to stumble upon a secret wedding between General Othello and the beautiful and innocent Desdemona, and let me tell you, it was a sight to behold!

As an spectator to the secret marriage between Othello and Desdemona, I saw more than just the two lovers exchanging their vows. According to my sources, Iago and Roderigo were also present, but they seemed to be behaving questionably and creeping through the window. I overheard Iago whisper to Roderigo, "Call up her father, Rouse him. Proclaim him in the streets; incense her kinsmen, though he in a fertile climate dwell, plague him with flies.” Meanwhile, Roderigo appeared distressed, but his reasons were unclear to me. There's obviously something going on, and I'm determined to get to the bottom of it.

You may be curious to know why the two tied the knot in secret. Well, that’s the million dollar question, isn’t it? Some say it’s because Desdemona’s father, Brabantio, did not approve of their union. While others speculate that it’s because Othello is a Moor, and Desdemona is a white woman.

the senate that Brabantio remarked at Othello for his disapproval of this marriage “she is abused, stol’n from me, and corrupted by spells and medicines bought of mountebanks.” Despite the facts of their choice, Othello had “won his daughter” in an honorable manner. And as if that weren’t enough, right after Othello was going to have his first night with Desdemona, he received news that he had to leave immediately to lead his forces in defense of Cyprus from the Turkish fleet. That’s right, the esteemed general had to leave his new bride behind to go to war.

I couldn’t even imagine what Desdemona must have been feeling. Getting married in secret and then having your new husband whisked away to defend the country, that’s quite the turn of events. But you know what they say, love knows no bounds, and I’m sure Desdemona will stand by her husband through thick and thin.

So, my dear readers, join me in spreading the word about the juicy secret that’s just been discovered! The mighty Othello and his fair Desdemona have tied the knot in secrecy, and who knows what kind of drama this will cause in the future. Will Brabantio come after them? Will this news be used to manipulate and scheme by those who have discovered it? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure, keep your eyes and ears open because we’ll be sure to bring you all the juicy updates of this newlywed couple.

A New Lieutenant? Michael Cassio Rises in Rank!

I’ve received a statement from an anonymous witness who saw something interesting last night.

“I was taking a night stroll through the lovely streets of Venice when I heard a commotion. Seeing bright lights I followed them and saw a large group of people in fighting stances. It was General Othello and Senator Brabantio accompanied by a few soldiers.

Being late and dark it was hard to see everyone’s faces. However I was able to spot Michael Cassio, one of Othello’s close confidants. He appeared to be in A LIEUTENANTS UNIFORM. It seems he has received a promotion. Good for him! This is just the cherry on top for his career. But how did he get it?

Curious, I got closer and heard what they were talking about.

“O foul thief, where hast thou stow’d my daughter?.... subdue him at his peril” Said Brabantio to which Othello responded, “Where will you that I go to answer this your charge?”. Prison?

But then Cassio stated that the duke had sent for both Othello and Brabantio immediately. But why?

They started walking somewhere. Once again, I followed them. So much was happening. Othello married Desdemona? Brabantio accused him of Witchcraft. The Turks are going to Cyprus and Othello has to leave and stop him! But he just got back!?

I rushed home before I could be spotted but I couldn’t help but feel a pair of eyes on me as I left.”

More information on Michael Cassio and his career on page 7.