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Then God changed the spirit of the king into mildness, who in a fear leaped from his throne, and took her in his arms, till she came to herself again, and comforted her with loving words and said unto her,
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Esther, what is the matter? I am thy brother, be of good cheer:
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Thou shalt not die, though our commandment be general: come near.
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And so be held up his golden sceptre, and laid it upon her neck,