1.2.1 At first, Iago is telling Othello that Roderigo was insulting him, but Iago stood up for him, and that he has wanted to kill him. Then, Cassio and some officers come and tell Othello that he is wanted immediately. More officers come in with Brabantio and Roderigo and Brabantio wants to swordfight Othello for “stealing” his daughter. Othello tells him to put it away, but Brabantio just continues to insult him.
1.2.4 (line 98) “…Bond-slaves and pagans shall our statesmen be.” It is interesting how quickly Brabantio changed his mind about the great war hero Othello, once his daughter was “stolen away.” I really don’t like the way that everyone in the pay compares marrying a “moor” to having sex with a horse or other such animal.