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Lewis Theobald [1733], The works of Shakespeare: in seven volumes. Collated with the Oldest Copies, and Corrected; With notes, Explanatory and Critical; By Mr. Theobald (Printed for A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch [and] J. Tonson [etc.], London) [word count] [S11201].
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Scene 8 SCENE changes to the Camp of the Volsci. A flourish. Cornets. Enter Tullus Aufidius bloody, with two or three soldiers.

Auf.
The town is ta'en.

Sol.
'Twill be deliver'd back on good condition.

Auf.
Condition!
I would, I were a Roman; for I cannot,
Being a Volscian, be that I am. Condition?
What good condition can a Treaty find
I'th' part that is at mercy? Five times, Marcius,
I have fought with thee, so often hast thou beat me:
And would'st do so, I think, should we encounter
As often as we eat. By th' Elements,
If e'er again I meet him beard to beard,
He's mine, or I am his: mine emulation
Hath not that honour in't, it had; for where
I thought to crush him in an equal force,
True Sword to Sword; I'll potch at him some way,
Or wrath, or craft may get him.

Sol.
He's the Devil.

Auf.
Bolder, tho' not so subtle: my valour (poison'd,
With only suffering stain by him) for him
Shall flie out of it self: not sleep, nor sanctuary,
Being naked, sick, nor fane, nor Capitol,
The prayers of priests, nor times of sacrifice,
Embarkments all of fury, shall lift up
Their rotten privilege and custom 'gainst
My hate to Marcius. Where I find him, were it
At home, upon my brother's guard, even there,
Against the hospitable Canon, would I
Wash my fierce hand in's heart. Go you to th' city;
Learn, how 'tis held; and what they are, that must
Be hostages for Rome.

Sol.
Will not you go?

Auf.
I am attended at the cypress grove. I pray you,
('Tis South the city-mills) bring me word thither
How the world goes, that to the pace of it
I may spur on my journey.

Sol.
I shall, Sir.
[Exeunt.

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Lewis Theobald [1733], The works of Shakespeare: in seven volumes. Collated with the Oldest Copies, and Corrected; With notes, Explanatory and Critical; By Mr. Theobald (Printed for A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch [and] J. Tonson [etc.], London) [word count] [S11201].
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