Though Martius earn'd them not; and all his faults 280
To Martius shall be honours, though indeed
In aught he merit not.
Sic. Let's hence and hear
How the dispatch is made; and in what fashion,
More than his singularity, he goes 284
Upon this present action.
Bru. Let's along. Exeunt.
Scene Two
[Corioli. The Senate-house]
Enter Tullus Aufidius with Senators of Corioli.
1. Sen. So your opinion is, Aufidius,
That they of Rome are enter'd in our counsels,
And know how we proceed.
Auf. Is it not yours?
What ever have been thought on in this state, 4
That could be brought to bodily act ere Rome
Had circumvention? 'Tis not four days gone
Since I heard thence; these are the words: I think
I have the letter here; yes, here it is. 8
'They have press'd a power, but it is not known
Whether for east, or west: the dearth is great;
The people mutinous; and it is rumour'd,
Cominius, Martius, your old enemy,— 12
Who is of Rome worse hated than of you,—
And Titus Lartius, a most valiant Roman,
These three lead on this preparation
Whither 'tis bent: most likely 'tis for you: 16
Consider of it.'
284 singularity: peculiar character
2 enter'd: instructed
4 What: what designs
6 circumvention: means to circumvent
9 press'd a power: levied troops
15 preparation: expedition
