Every day thou daffest me with some device, Iago; and rather, as it seems to me now, keepest from me all conveniency than suppliest me with the least advantage of hope. I will indeed no longer endure it, nor am I yet persuaded to put up in peace what already I have foolishly suffered.
– William Shakespeare
Othello, Act 4, Scene 2. In his bid to win Desdemona, a frustrated Roderigo tells Iago that he keeps making him promises to facilitate this but coming up with excuses instead. He stands up to Iago by warning him that he won’t put up with this anymore. Iago has been cleverly manipulating and sweet talking the foolish Roderigo out of his money, while promising to help him win Desdemona’s affection. Slow-witted and blind, Roderigo is only now beginning to see that Iago has been deceiving and playing him.