what does Hester mean when she asks Dimmesdale, "Wilt thou die for very weakness"?

Question

is she just asking him if he's willing to give up his life because of his weakness? what is his weakness, chillingworth??
Please help

Answer 1

http://www.sparknotes.com/nofear/lit/the-scarlet-letter/chapter-17/page_4.html

Dimmesdale is a wimp, and he knows it, and she knows it.