Othello
Who is the ancient in this quote, "The Lieutenant is to be saved before the Ancient"?
who is being reffered to here
who is being reffered to here
Iago is the Ancient (ensign).
CASSIO: For mine own part, no offence to the general nor any man of quality, I hope to be saved.
IAGO: And so do I too, lieutenant.
CASSIO: Ay, but (by your leave) not before me. The lieutenant is to be saved before the ancient.
Othello