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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; Iβll give you whatever you ask me. Just give the girl to be my wife! β
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.β
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 ever so much bridal payment and gift, and I will give whatever you tell me; but give me the girl in marriage.β
Make the price for the bride and the gift I am to bring as great as you like, and Iβll pay whatever you ask me. Only give me the young woman as my wife.β
No matter what dowry or gift you demand, I will gladly pay itβjust give me the girl as my wife.β
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.β