"...it would do grave damage to the interests of Hell if it ever became believed that devils, asked such a thing, would not simply and absolutely refuse to bargain."

"You know perhaps more of our Lord's workings here than I.  Do you think this mortal's soul worth the risk to Hell's reputation?"

"...it would do grave damage to the interests of Hell if it ever became believed that devils, asked such a thing, would not simply and absolutely refuse to bargain."

"You know perhaps more of our Lord's workings here than I.  Can you truly assure me that this mortal's soul is worth the risk to Hell's reputation?"

"...it would do grave damage to the interests of Hell if it ever became believed that devils, asked such a thing, would not simply and absolutely refuse to bargain."

"Perhaps you know more of our Lord's workings here than I.  But can you truly assure me that this mortal's soul is worth the risk to Hell's reputation?"