Page 2902 - Shakespeare - Vol. 3

Yes, worthy sir,
The slave’s report is seconded, and more,
More fearful is delivered.

SICINIUS
What more fearful?

MESSENGER
It is spoke freely out of many mouths − [65]

How probable I do not know − that Martius,
Joined with Aufidius, leads a power ’gainst Rome,
And vows revenge as spacious as between
Tlie young’st and oldest thing.

SICINIUS

This is most likely!

BRUTUS

Raised only that the weaker sort may wish [70]
Good Martius home again.

SICINIUS
The very trick on’t.

MENENIUS
This is unlikely.
He and Aufidius can no more atone

Than violent’st contrariety.

Enter a second Messenger.

SECOND MESSENGER
You are sent for to the Senate. [75]
A fearful army, led by Caius Martius
Associated with Aufidius, rages

Upon our territories, and have already
O’erborne their way, consumed with fire and took