William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Coriolanus

ACT IV. 3. SCENE III. A highway between Rome and Antium. (continued)

VOLSCE.
He cannot choose. I am most fortunate thus accidentally to
encounter you; you have ended my business, and I will merrily
accompany you home.

ROMAN.
I shall between this and supper tell you most strange things
from Rome; all tending to the good of their adversaries. Have you
an army ready, say you?

VOLSCE.
A most royal one; the centurions and their charges, distinctly
billeted, already in the entertainment, and to be on foot at an
hour's warning.

ROMAN.
I am joyful to hear of their readiness, and am the man, I think,
that shall set them in present action. So, sir, heartily well
met, and most glad of your company.

VOLSCE.
You take my part from me, sir; I have the most cause to be
glad of yours.

ROMAN.
Well, let us go together.

[Exeunt.]