Who is the ancient in this quote, "The Lieutenant is to be saved before the Ancient"?

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Asked by Jocelyne F #982489 on 5/4/2020 1:31 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 5/4/2020 1:15 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 5/4/2020 1:15 PM

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