requital

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Tell me, too, Thy name, incontinent, that I may make Requital, gratifying also thee With somewhat to thy taste.

From The Odyssey of Homer by Cowper, William

Requital for the assassination of the Austrian heir apparent and the Pan-Serb propaganda serves as a stalking-horse.

From World's War Events, Vol. I by Reynolds, Francis J. (Francis Joseph)

But if Thou now beguile me, then by my son's head I swear—an evil fate shall overtake thee, Requital such that Tsar Ivan Vasilievich Shall shudder in his grave with horror of it.

From Boris Godunov: a drama in verse by Hayes, Alfred

But of him yet further Whom thou little trustest, And thou suspectest his affection, Before him thou should'st laugh, And contrary to thy thoughts speak; Requital should the gift resemble.

From Song and Legend from the Middle Ages by MacClintock, Porter Lander

Who could expect such a Requital of such Merit?

From The Spectator, Volume 2. by Addison, Joseph