The context of the following conversation is Aubrey offered tribute to the gods. They did this out of reverence.:
Aubrey says It was a weird ceremony..
The friend responds What did you have to do?.
Aubrey responds I offered a tribute to the gods for reverence..
The friend responds What's the point of all that?.
Aubrey responds It's so that we can get our wishes granted..
The friend responds If I could get my wishes granted, I would offer much as tribute..