Not thee stoops to this choice.

Mar. I know it, father.

Though it should cost my fortune, name and place,

I'd give them all to be his wife one hour.

Fr. Seb. Then, by my sacred vows, as I believe

Love is from Heaven, and 'tis God himself

Who fosters its sweet growth through all the blood

Till action, thought, yea, life, do hang upon it,

I'll bind ye in the dear eternal bonds,

And bless your union with the holy feast.