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I think we do know the sweet Roman hand.

      — Twelfth Night, Act III Scene 4

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KEYWORD: commission

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Othello
[I, 3]

Duke of Venice

632

At nine i' the morning here we'll meet again.
Othello, leave some officer behind,
And he shall our commission bring to you;
With such things else of quality and respect
As doth import you.

2

Othello
[II, 1]

Third Gentleman

791

The ship is here put in,
A Veronesa; Michael Cassio,
Lieutenant to the warlike Moor Othello,
Is come on shore: the Moor himself at sea,
And is in full commission here for Cyprus.

3

Othello
[IV, 2]

Iago

2991

Sir, there is especial commission come from Venice
to depute Cassio in Othello's place.

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