 Emilia having heard from Othello that Iago told him of Desdemona "cheating" on him with Cassio, accuses him of gross dishonesty leading to an unjust murder.When she hears about the handkerchief, she reveals her role and Iago threatens and then kills her at the first opportunity.She then dies singing Desdemona's song and speaking of her purity and love for Othello, lying alongside her mistress.