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Ask me never so much dowry and gift, and I will give according as ye shall say unto me: but give me the damsel to wife.
Demand of me a high compensation and gift; I’ll give you whatever you ask me. Just give the girl to be my wife! ”
Ask me for as great a bride-price and gift as you will, and I will give whatever you say to me. Only give me the young woman to be my wife.”
Demand of me ever so much bridal payment and gift, and I will give whatever you tell me; but give me the girl in marriage.”
Make the price for the bride and the gift I am to bring as great as you like, and I’ll pay whatever you ask me. Only give me the young woman as my wife.”
Ask me ever so much dowry and gift, and I will give according to what you say to me; but give me the young woman as a wife.”
No matter what dowry or gift you demand, I will gladly pay it—just give me the girl as my wife.”
Ask me a great amount for a dowry, and I will give whatever you ask of me, but give me the young lady as a wife.”