It was probably more from a hope of revenge, by means of this valiant soldier, than any noble principle, that he offered him his countenance and protection.
[3] The senate commanded a temple to be erected on the spot where the interview between Coriola'nus and his mother took place, which saved Rome, and dedicated it to maternal influence?
[4] Tarpe'ian Rock, or Tarpei'us Mons, a hill at Rome, about eighty feet in perpendicular height, whence the Romans threw down their condemned criminals.
[5] A civic crown among the Romans, was made of oaken leaves, and given to those who had saved the life of a citizen.
[6] A mural crown was an honorary reward, given by the ancient Romans to the soldiers who first scaled the walls of an enemy's city.
[7] "These military toys," said he, "are the only rewards I have hitherto received.

No lands, no share of the conquered countries.
Usurpers, without any title but that of a patrician extraction, possess them.

Is this to be endured?
Shall they alone possess the fruits of our conquests?
The purchase of our blood ?" * * * * *.