Final answer:
Desdemona asked the speaker to...
Step-by-step explanation:
Desdemona asked the speaker to
- tell her about his battles and fortunes,
- teach his friend how to tell his story,
- speak about his travels' history,
- or describe his distressful experiences.
Since the question does not provide any context, we cannot determine the specific situation in which Desdemona asked this question. It is important to note that these lines are from Shakespeare's play Othello, and the speaker is not mentioned in the provided context. To provide a more accurate answer, we would need additional information.