First 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 ^note been thought on ^note in this state,
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: [Reads ^note]
‘They have press'd ^note a power, but it is not known
Whether for east or west: the dearth ^note is great;
The people mutinous: and it is rumour'd,
Cominius, Marcius your old enemy,
Who is of Rome worse hated than of you,
And Titus Lartius, a most valiant Roman,
These three lead on this preparation
Whither ^note 'tis bent: most likely 'tis for you:
Consider of it.’

First Sen.
Our army's in the field:
We never yet made doubt but Rome was ready
To answer us.

Auf.
Nor did you think it folly
To keep your great pretences veil'd ^note till when
They needs must show themselves; which in the hatching,
It seem'd ^note, appear'd to Rome. By the discovery
We shall be shorten'd in our aim, which was
To take in many towns ere almost Rome
Should know we were afoot.

Sec. Sen.
Noble Aufidius,
Take your commission; hie you to your bands:
Let us alone to guard Corioli ^note:
If they set down before 's ^note, ^note for the remove ^note
Bring up your army; but, I think, you'll find

They've ^note not prepared for us.

Auf.
O, doubt not that;
I speak from certainties ^note. Nay, more, ^note
Some parcels of their power ^note are forth already,
And only hitherward. I leave your honours.
If we and Caius Marcius chance to meet,
'Tis sworn between us, we shall ever ^note strike
Till one can do no more.

All.
The gods assist you!

Auf.
And keep your honours safe!

First Sen.
Farewell.

Sec. Sen.
Farewell.

All.
Farewell. ^note [Exeunt. ^{note note}

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