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Begged to share the Scarlet Pimpernel’s fate? (8)

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besought

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'begged' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for besought that I've seen before include "Begged, pleaded with" , "Entreated, begged" , "Asked" , "Prayed" , "Earnestly entreated" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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