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,