Page 2832 - Shakespeare - Vol. 3

CORIOLANUS

Well then, I pray, your price o’th’ consulship?

FIRST CITIZEN
The price is to ask it kindly.

CORIOLANUS
Kindly, sir, I pray let me ha’t. I have wounds to show you, which shall be
yours in private. [75] (to the Second Citizen) Your good voice, sir. What say

you?

SECOND CITIZEN

You shall ha’t, worthy sir.

CORIOLANUS
A match, sir. There’s in all two worthy voices begged. I have your alms.
Adieu. [80]

THIRD CITIZEN
But this is something odd.

SECOND CITIZEN
An ’twere to give again − but ’tis no matter.
Exeunt.

Enter two other Citizens.

CORIOLANUS
Pray you now, if it may stand with the tune of your voices that I may be
consul, I have here [85] the customary gown.

FOURTH CITIZEN
You have deserved nobly of your country, and you have not deserved nobly.

CORIOLANUS
Your enigma?