Is as 't were born so.
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King. Take her by the hand,
And tell her she is thine: to whom I promise
A counterpoise; if not [to] thy estate,
A balance more replete.
Ber. I take her hand.
King. Good fortune and the favour of the king
Smile upon [this] contract; [whose ceremony]
Shall seem expedient on the [now-born] brief,