Off. He doth appear.
Re-enter Coriolanus.[2966]
Men. The senate, Coriolanus, are well pleased[2967]
To make thee consul.[2967]
Cor. I do owe them still[2967] 130
My life and services.[2967]
Men. It then remains[2967]
That you do speak to the people.[2967]
Cor. I do beseech you,[2968]
Let me o'erleap that custom, for I cannot
Put on the gown, stand naked, and entreat them,
For my wounds' sake, to give their suffrage: please you[2969][2970] 135
That I may pass this doing.[2969]
Sic. Sir, the people[2969][2971]
Must have their voices; neither will they bate[2969][2972]
One jot of ceremony.[2969]
Men. Put them not to't:[2969]
Pray you, go fit you to the custom, and[2969][2973]
Take to you, as your predecessors have,[2969][2974] 140
Your honour with your form.[2975]
Cor. It is a part[2976]
That I shall blush in acting, and might well[2976]
Be taken from the people.[2976][2977]