Were in wild hurry. Here do we make his friends
Blush that the world goes well, who rather had,
Though they themselves did suffer by ’t, behold
Dissentious numbers pestering streets, than see
Our tradesmen singing in their shops and going
About their functions friendly.
(IV. vi. 1.)
And when the citizens pass with their greetings, the tribune has a right to say to Menenius:
This is a happier and more comely time
Than when these fellows ran about the streets,