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But for your son − believe it, O believe it −
Most dangerously you have with him prevailed,
If not most mortal to him. But let it come. [190]
Aufidius, though I cannot make true wars,

I’ll frame convenient peace. Now, good Aufidius,
Were you in my stead, would you have heard
A mother less? Or granted less, Aufidius?

AUFIDIUS
I was moved withal.

CORIOLANUS
I dare be sworn you were! [195]

And, sir, it is no little thing to make
Mine eyes to sweat compassion. But, good sir,
What peace you’ll make, advise me. For my part,
I’ll not to Rome, I’ll back with you, and pray you

Stand to me in this cause. O mother! Wife! [200]

AUFIDIUS
(aside) I am glad thou hast set thy mercy and thy honour
At difference in thee. Out of that I’ll work
Myself a former fortune.

CORIOLANUS
(to the ladies) Ay, by and by.

But we will drink together; and you shall bear
A better witness back than words, which we, [205]
On like conditions, will have counter-sealed.
Come, enter with us. Ladies, you deserve

To have a temple built you. All the swords
In Italy, and her confederate arms,
Could not have made this peace. [210]
Exeunt.

Scene IV IT