Final answer:
In Shakespeare's play Hamlet, the King proposes to grant Hamlet a reward if he makes an early hit in his duel with Laertes.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question pertains to William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, specifically the proposed actions of the King if Hamlet were to make an early hit during a duel. The correct answer is A) Grant him a reward. In Act V of Hamlet, King Claudius proposes a wager on the duel between Laertes and Hamlet, and says that if Hamlet makes the first or second hit, or if the bout goes longer without Laertes scoring, he will grant Hamlet a reward. This reward is a pearl that the King would drink to Hamlet's health.