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Wherein you see me smear'd; if any fear

Lesser his person than an ill report;

If any think brave death outweighs bad life,

And that his country's dearer than himself;

Let him, alone, or so many so minded,

Wave thus, to express his disposition,

And follow Martius.

They all shout, and wave their swords; take him up in their arms, and cast up their caps.

[Soldiers.] O, me alone! Make you a sword of me!

[Mar.] If these shows be not outward, which of you

But is four Volsces? None of you but is

Able to bear against the great Aufidius

A shield as hard as his. A certain number,

Though thanks to all, must I select from all: the rest

Shall bear the business in some other fight,

As cause will be obey'd. Please you to march;

And four shall quickly draw out my command,

Which men are best inclin'd.

Com. March on, my fellows:

Make good this ostentation, and you shall

Divide in all with us.

 70 his person: personal injury

76 Cf. n.

83 As obey'd: as occasion requires

86 ostentation: show of valor 