_Men._ Having determined of the Volsces and[2910][2911] To send for Titus Lartius, it remains,[2911] 35 As the main point of this our after-meeting, To gratify his noble service that[2912] Hath thus stood for his country: therefore, please you,[2912] Most reverend and grave elders, to desire The present consul, and last general[2913] 40 In our well-found successes, to report[2913] A little of that worthy work perform'd By Caius Marcius Coriolanus; whom[2914] We met here, both to thank and to remember[2915] With honours like himself. _First Sen._ Speak, good Cominius: 45 Leave nothing out for length, and make us think Rather our state's defective for requital[2916] Than we to stretch it out. [_To the Tribunes_] Masters o' the people,[2917] We do request your kindest ears, and after,[2918] Your loving motion toward the common body, 50 To yield what passes here.[2919][2920] _Sic._ We are convented[2920] Upon a pleasing treaty, and have hearts[2920][2921] Inclinable to honour and advance[2920] The theme of our assembly.[2920][2922] _Bru._ Which the rather[2920] We shall be bless'd to do, if he remember[2920][2923] 55 A kinder value of the people than[2920] He hath hereto prized them at.[2920][2924] _Men._ That's off, that's off;[2920] I would you rather had been silent. Please you[2920] To hear Cominius speak?[2920] _Bru._ Most willingly:[2920] But yet my caution was more pertinent[2920] 60 Than the rebuke you give it.[2920][2925] _Men._ He loves your people;[2920] But tie him not to be their bedfellow.[2920] Worthy Cominius, speak. [_Coriolanus offers to go away._][2920][2926] Nay, keep your place.[2920] _First Sen._ Sit, Coriolanus; never shame to hear[2927] What you have nobly done. _Cor._ Your honours' pardon:[2928] 65 I had rather have my wounds to heal again Than hear say how I got them. _Bru._ Sir, I hope[2929] My words disbench'd you not.[2929] _Cor._ No, sir: yet oft,[2930] When blows have made me stay, I fled from words. You sooth'd not, therefore hurt not: but your people,[2931] 70 I love them as they weigh.[2932] _Men._ Pray now, sit down. _Cor._ I had rather have one scratch my head i' the sun When the alarum were struck than idly sit[2933] To hear my nothings monster'd. [_Exit._[2934]