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The Tragedy of Coriolanus, I. ix

If 'gainst yourself you be incens'd, we'll put you,

Like one that means his proper harm, in manacles,

Then reason safely with you. Therefore, be it known,

As to us, to all the world, that Caius Martius

Wears this war's garland; in token of the which,

My noble steed, known to the camp, I give him,

With all his trim belonging; and from this time,

For what he did before Corioli, call him,

With all th' applause and clamour of the host,

Caius Martius Coriolanus! Bear

The addition nobly ever!

Flourish. Trumpets sound, and drums.

Omnes. Caius Martius Coriolanus!

Cor. I will go wash;

And when my face is fair, you shall perceive

Whether I blush, or no: howbeit, I thank you.

I mean to stride your steed, and at all times

To undercrest your good addition

To the fairness of my power.

Com. So, to our tent;

Where, ere we do repose us, we will write

To Rome of our success. You, Titus Lartius,

Must to Corioli back: send us to Rome

The best, with whom we may articulate,

For their own good and ours.

Lart. I shall, my lord.

Cor. The gods begin to mock me. I, that now

Refus'd most princely gifts, am bound to beg

Of my lord general.

Com. Take 't; 'tis yours. What is 't?

Cor. I sometime lay here in Corioli

 57 proper: own

60 garland: i.e. special honor

62 his belonging: the trappings that go with him

66 addition: title of honor

69 fair: clean

72 undercrest: maintain as a crest or distinguishing device

77 articulate: discuss terms

82 lay: lodged

