Hel. If I break time, or flinch in property
Of what I spoke, unpitied let me die,
And well deserved: not helping, death's my fee;
But, if I help, what do you promise me?
King. Make thy demand.
Hel. But will you make it even?
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King. Ay, by my sceptre and my hopes of [heaven].
Hel. Then shalt thou give me with thy kingly hand
What husband in thy power I will command: