1. S.
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 hath been thought on 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.
  They have press'd a power, but it is not known
  Whether for east, or west: The dearth is ^note 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 'tis bent: most likely, 'tis for you;
  Consider of it.

1. S.
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, 'till when
They needs must shew 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.

2. S.
Noble Aufidius,
Take your commission &dagger2;; hye you to your bands;
Let us alone to guard Corioli:
If they set down before us, for the remove
Bring up your army; but, I think, you'll find
They have not prepar'd for us.

Auf.
O, doubt not that;
I speak from certainties. Nay, more,
Some parcels of their power 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 strike
'Till one can do no more.

all.
The gods assist you!

Auf.
And keep your honours safe!

1. S.
Farewel.

2. S.
Farewel.

all.
Farewel. [Exeunt.

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